Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Platteville Municipal Airport (KPVB)

Lat: 42.69°NLon: 90.44°WElev: 1020ft.

Overcast

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 29.67 in
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill9°F (-13°C)
Last update 15 Jan 8:55 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NE Platteville WI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow and freezing rain before 2am, then snow likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.  Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Wintry Mix
    then Wintry
    Mix Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 2pm.  Cloudy, with a temperature rising to near 31 by 9am, then falling to around 23 during the remainder of the day. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: -2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Blustery

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 5. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 5 °F

    Cold and
    Blustery

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -2.

    Low: -2 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of snow and freezing rain before 2am, then snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 2pm. Cloudy, with a temperature rising to near 31 by 9am, then falling to around 23 during the remainder of the day. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 5. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -2.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 17.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NE Platteville WI
 42.77°N 90.42°W (Elev. 1106 ft)
8:57 pm CST Jan 15, 2026
9pm CST Jan 15, 2026-6pm CST Jan 22, 2026
 
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