Prolonged Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest; Snow and High Winds from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast

A prolonged atmospheric river will continue to impact the Pacific Northwest into the Northern Rockies with heavy rainfall, areas of urban and river flooding, landslides, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds into Thursday. A strong clipper system will bring the threat of heavy snow and high winds across the Upper Midwest/Great Lakes as well as portions of the interior Northeast and Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Richmond Municipal Airport (KRNH)

Lat: 45.15°NLon: 92.53°WElev: 991ft.

Overcast

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed NE 9 mph
Barometer 29.35 in
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 9 Dec 11:35 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Downing WI

Winter Storm Warning December 9, 11:50pm until December 10, 09:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning December 9, 11:50pm until December 10, 09:00am

    NOW until 9:00am Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow between 10am and 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 15 by 5pm. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: -4 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

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

    High: 16 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 2 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: -10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 0. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 0 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, mainly before 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 18. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow between 10am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 15 by 5pm. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 0. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -16. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 3. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 17. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Downing WI
 45.05°N 92.13°W (Elev. 991 ft)
11:32 pm CST Dec 9, 2025
11pm CST Dec 9, 2025-6pm CST Dec 16, 2025
 
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