Great Lakes Snow through Friday; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

A clipper storm will drop south from Canada today bringing wintry weather from the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes through Friday. This system is expected to bring strong northerly winds to much of the northern and central High Plains this afternoon through Friday, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Waukesha County Airport (KUES)

Lat: 43.04°NLon: 88.25°WElev: 886ft.

Fair

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed W 10 G 16 mph
Barometer 29.84 in
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill10°F (-12°C)
Last update 15 Jan 1:45 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Big Bend WI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of snow after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around 20. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain before 10am, then a chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 34. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Wintry Mix
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. West wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 6. Breezy.

    High: 6 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 20. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain before 10am, then a chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 34. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
M.L.King Day
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 6. Breezy.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 10.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 20.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles N Big Bend WI
 42.92°N 88.19°W (Elev. 968 ft)
1:37 pm CST Jan 15, 2026
2pm CST Jan 15, 2026-6pm CST Jan 21, 2026
 
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