Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lone Rock Tri-County Regional Airport (KLNR)

Lat: 43.21°NLon: 90.19°WElev: 712ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 29.46 in (998.1 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 0.75 mi
Last update 16 Jan 3:56 am CST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NW Ridgeway WI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow.  Steady temperature around 26. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am, then a chance of snow showers after noon.  Cloudy, with a high near 33. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values between zero and 10. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: -3 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Blustery

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 4. Blustery, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 4 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Blustery
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -3.

    Low: -3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Steady temperature around 26. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am, then a chance of snow showers after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 33. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values between zero and 10. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 4. Blustery, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 15.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 20.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NW Ridgeway WI
 43.05°N 90.08°W (Elev. 1089 ft)
3:07 am CST Jan 16, 2026
4am CST Jan 16, 2026-6pm CST Jan 22, 2026
 
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