Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Juneau, Dodge County Airport (KUNU)

Lat: 43.43°NLon: 88.7°WElev: 935ft.

Fair

-8°F

-22°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 30.26 in
Dewpoint -12°F (-24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-20°F (-29°C)
Last update 20 Jan 4:15 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Columbus WI

  • Today

    Today: Increasing clouds, with a high near 13. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 13 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly between 10pm and 5am.  Low around 10. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow before 9am, then a slight chance of snow showers after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Light northwest wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -15. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: -15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and cold, with a high near -4. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: -4 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -17. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 0.

    High: 0 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Today
Increasing clouds, with a high near 13. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly between 10pm and 5am. Low around 10. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow before 9am, then a slight chance of snow showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Light northwest wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -15. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny and cold, with a high near -4. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -17. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 0.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around -10.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 11.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -6.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 12.
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Point Forecast:
Columbus WI
 43.34°N 89.03°W (Elev. 899 ft)
3:06 am CST Jan 20, 2026
4am CST Jan 20, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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