Lake-Effect Snow through Friday; Strong Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

A clipper-like system will drop down from Canada on Thursday, bringing wintry weather from the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes through Friday. This system is expected to bring strong northerly winds to much of the northern and central High Plains Thursday afternoon through Friday, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Sheboygan County Memorial Airport (KSBM)

Lat: 43.77°NLon: 87.85°WElev: 738ft.

Fair

13°F

-11°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed NW 12 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1017.2 mb)
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-1°F (-18°C)
Last update 15 Jan 2:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NE Elkhart Lake WI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 2am.  Cloudy, with a low around 19. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. 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: 32 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. West wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 12 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Breezy.

    Low: 1 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 19. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. 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 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. West wind around 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 before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Breezy.
M.L.King Day
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 6. Blustery.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 8.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NE Elkhart Lake WI
 43.86°N 87.95°W (Elev. 951 ft)
3:07 am CST Jan 15, 2026
3am CST Jan 15, 2026-6pm CST Jan 21, 2026
 
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