Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ladysmith - Rusk County Airport (KRCX)

Lat: 45.49°NLon: 91°WElev: 1234ft.

-15°F

-26°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 30.17 in
Dewpoint -19°F (-28°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill-28°F (-33°C)
Last update 20 Jan 1:15 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Conrath WI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around -15. Wind chill values as low as -27. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 9. Wind chill values as low as -27. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 9 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of snow between 9pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 5 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Light southwest wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: -5 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

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

    High: 5 °F

    Cold

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -26. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -9. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: -9 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -29. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: -29 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around -15. Wind chill values as low as -27. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 9. Wind chill values as low as -27. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow between 9pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Light southwest wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 5. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -26. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -9. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -29. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -5. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -20. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 5. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 11. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Conrath WI
 45.39°N 91.02°W (Elev. 1155 ft)
10:31 pm CST Jan 19, 2026
1am CST Jan 20, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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