Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Taylor County Airport (KMDZ)

Lat: 45.1°NLon: 90.3°WElev: 1460ft.

Fair

-1°F

-18°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 29.87 in
Dewpoint -6°F (-21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-13°F (-25°C)
Last update 2 Jan 7:35 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Medford WI

  • Today

    Today: Increasing clouds, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -14. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 12 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -2. Light northwest wind.

    Low: -2 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the afternoon.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of freezing rain after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Light southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Freezing Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of freezing rain before noon, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance
    Freezing Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Increasing clouds, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -14. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -2. Light northwest wind.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Monday Night
A slight chance of freezing rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A chance of freezing rain before noon, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Medford WI
 45.14°N 90.37°W
5:06 am CST Jan 2, 2026
7am CST Jan 2, 2026-6pm CST Jan 8, 2026
 
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