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

Waukesha County Airport (KUES)

Lat: 43.04°NLon: 88.25°WElev: 886ft.

Snow

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.47 in
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 16 Jan 5:15 am CST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Colgate WI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow.  Low around 20. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after noon.  High near 34. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Wind chill values between zero and 5. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Windy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: -1 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 3. Windy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 3 °F

    Cold and
    Windy

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: -3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Low around 20. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after noon. High near 34. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 15 mph.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Wind chill values between zero and 5. West wind 10 to 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 showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Snow likely after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Windy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 3. Windy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 12.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles E Colgate WI
 43.18°N 88.2°W (Elev. 978 ft)
4:21 am CST Jan 16, 2026
5am CST Jan 16, 2026-6pm CST Jan 22, 2026
 
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