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

Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (KEAU)

Lat: 44.87°NLon: 91.49°WElev: 886ft.

Overcast

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 29.51 in (1000.9 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 15 Jan 8:56 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Chippewa Falls WI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 4am.  Temperature rising to around 29 by 2am. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered snow showers.  Cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 18 by 5pm. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 28 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Blustery

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 10. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -3 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 13 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: -5 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 1. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 1 °F

    Cold

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -7. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -7 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, mainly before 4am. Temperature rising to around 29 by 2am. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Scattered snow showers. Cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 18 by 5pm. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 10. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 1. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -7. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 12. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 16. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 18. South wind around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NE Chippewa Falls WI
 44.95°N 91.37°W (Elev. 899 ft)
7:07 pm CST Jan 15, 2026
9pm CST Jan 15, 2026-6pm CST Jan 22, 2026
 
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