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

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed W 3 mph
Barometer 29.45 in (997.8 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 16 Jan 4:56 am CST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Ridgeway WI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow.  Low around 21. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am, then scattered snow showers after noon.  Cloudy, with a high near 35. 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: 35 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 10. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Wind chill values between zero and 5. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: -2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 6. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 6 °F

    Cold

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -1.

    Low: -1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Low around 21. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am, then scattered snow showers after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 35. 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 after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 10. West wind 10 to 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 20. Wind chill values between zero and 5. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 6. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 15.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles N Ridgeway WI
 43.07°N 89.99°W (Elev. 764 ft)
5:27 am CST Jan 16, 2026
5am CST Jan 16, 2026-6pm CST Jan 22, 2026
 
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