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

Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (KMKE)

Lat: 42.96°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 722ft.

Overcast

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed SW 16 mph
Barometer 29.57 in (1002.4 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill8°F (-13°C)
Last update 16 Jan 1:52 am CST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Franksville WI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow likely, mainly after 5am.  Cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 11am, then a slight chance of snow showers after noon.  High near 35. West wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Wind chill values between zero and 5. West wind around 15 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 0 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 6. Windy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 6 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Windy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -2.

    Low: -2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely, mainly after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 11am, then a slight chance of snow showers after noon. High near 35. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind around 15 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Wind chill values between zero and 5. West wind around 15 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
M.L.King Day
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 6. Windy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 17.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Franksville WI
 42.83°N 88.02°W (Elev. 755 ft)
1:42 am CST Jan 16, 2026
1am CST Jan 16, 2026-6pm CST Jan 22, 2026
 
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