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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Baraboo Wisconsin Dells Airport (KDLL)

Lat: 43.52°NLon: 89.77°WElev: 971ft.

Overcast

13°F

-11°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 29.89 in
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill5°F (-15°C)
Last update 1 Jan 7:35 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Merrimac WI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 7. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 7 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Calm wind.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 8. Calm wind.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

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

    High: 27 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 22. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 7. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8. Calm wind.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 22. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Merrimac WI
 43.36°N 89.68°W (Elev. 781 ft)
Last Update:
7:37 pm CST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm CST Jan 1, 2026-6pm CST Jan 8, 2026
 
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