Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Platteville Municipal Airport (KPVB)

Lat: 42.69°NLon: 90.44°WElev: 1020ft.

Fair

2°F

-17°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed W 10 mph
Barometer 30.26 in
Dewpoint -6°F (-21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-13°F (-25°C)
Last update 19 Jan 6:15 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Mineral Point, Iowa County Airport WI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around -5. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -5 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 15. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 15 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly after 7pm.  Low around 11. South wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 23. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -14. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: -14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -6. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: -6 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -19.

    Low: -19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around -5. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 15. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Snow, mainly after 7pm. Low around 11. South wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -14. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -6. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -19.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -2.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -13.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 8.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 14.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mineral Point, Iowa County Airport WI
 42.88°N 90.24°W (Elev. 1145 ft)
6:17 pm CST Jan 19, 2026
6pm CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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