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Prolonged Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest; Snow and High Winds in the North-Central U.S.

A prolonged atmospheric river will continue impacting the Pacific Northwest with heavy rainfall which has lead to areas of urban and river flooding along with gusty winds into Thursday. A clipper will bring heavy snow, some mixed wintry precipitation, and gusty to high winds across the northern Plains, Upper Midwest, and the Great Lakes into Thursday morning. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (KEAU)

Lat: 44.87°NLon: 91.49°WElev: 886ft.

Fog/Mist

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.60 in (1003.8 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 9 Dec 11:56 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Eau Claire WI

Winter Storm Warning December 9, 03:00pm until December 10, 09:00am
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Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow, mainly after 4pm. High near 29. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 24. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 18 by 5pm. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 27 °F⇓

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 0. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening.

    Low: 0 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 1 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 1. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 1 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow, mainly after 4pm. High near 29. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 24. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 18 by 5pm. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 0. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 1. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -14. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 5. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 18. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Eau Claire WI
 44.82°N 91.5°W (Elev. 797 ft)
Last Update:
11:12 am CST Dec 9, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm CST Dec 9, 2025-6pm CST Dec 15, 2025
 
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