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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Waukesha County Airport (KUES)

Lat: 43.04°NLon: 88.25°WElev: 886ft.

Fair

9°F

-13°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 29.94 in
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-4°F (-20°C)
Last update 2 Jan 7:45 am CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE North Prairie WI

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 21. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 9. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 9 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 27. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 27 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 22. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 21. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 9. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Sunday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 27. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 22. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE North Prairie WI
 42.95°N 88.37°W (Elev. 899 ft)
Last Update:
7:36 am CST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am CST Jan 2, 2026-6pm CST Jan 8, 2026
 
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