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

Waukesha County Airport (KUES)

Lat: 43.04°NLon: 88.25°WElev: 886ft.

Fair

0°F

-18°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 30.26 in
Dewpoint -8°F (-22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-14°F (-26°C)
Last update 20 Jan 1:35 am CST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Big Bend WI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around -4. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -4 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 14. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 11. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -13. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: -13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -4. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: -4 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -14.

    Low: -14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around -4. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 14. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. West wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 11. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -13. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -4. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -14.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 2.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 12.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 12.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles N Big Bend WI
 42.92°N 88.19°W (Elev. 968 ft)
1:42 am CST Jan 20, 2026
1am CST Jan 20, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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