Tracking Two Storms Impacting the Northern U.S. Through Thanksgiving and into This Weekend

Heavy lake effect snow, gusty winds, and localized blizzard conditions will persist through Thanksgiving near and downwind of the Great Lakes. Rain and mountain snow are forecast for the Pacific Northwest. Confidence is increasing for another winter storm to develop over the northern and central Rockies Friday and track across the central Plains through the Midwest and Great Lakes this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Janesville-Rock County (KJVL)

Lat: 42.62°NLon: 89.04°WElev: 801ft.

Light Snow

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed NW 13 mph
Barometer 30.25 in
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 27 Nov 4:45 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW Rockdale WI

Winter Storm Watch November 29, 03:00am until November 30, 06:00am
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Winter Storm Watch
  • Thanksgiving Day

    Thanksgiving Day: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow with a slight chance of flurries before 9pm, then a slight chance of flurries between 9pm and midnight.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow after 3am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 17. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 28. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow.  Low around 22. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow before noon.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Thanksgiving Day
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A chance of snow with a slight chance of flurries before 9pm, then a slight chance of flurries between 9pm and midnight. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 17. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 22. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow before noon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 17.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSW Rockdale WI
 42.91°N 89.05°W (Elev. 902 ft)
5:26 pm CST Nov 27, 2025
5pm CST Nov 27, 2025-6pm CST Dec 4, 2025
 
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