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

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 29.38 in (996.0 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 16 Jan 3:56 am CST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNW Chippewa Falls WI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Isolated snow showers before 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 22 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered snow showers, mainly after 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to near 29 by 11am, then falling to around 17 during the remainder of the day. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 12 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Isolated snow showers before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 15 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: -2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, mainly before noon.  High near 14. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 14 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: -7 °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, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 1 °F

    Cold

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Isolated snow showers before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to near 29 by 11am, then falling to around 17 during the remainder of the day. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Isolated snow showers before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Sunday
Snow, mainly before noon. High near 14. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 1. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 9. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 15. West wind around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NNW Chippewa Falls WI
 45.01°N 91.43°W (Elev. 961 ft)
3:12 am CST Jan 16, 2026
4am CST Jan 16, 2026-6pm CST Jan 22, 2026
 
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