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 >

Current conditions at

Ladysmith - Rusk County Airport (KRCX)

Lat: 45.49°NLon: 91°WElev: 1234ft.

Fair

-10°F

-23°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed NW 16 mph
Barometer 30.07 in
Dewpoint -18°F (-28°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill-33°F (-36°C)
Last update 19 Jan 5:35 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Bruce WI

Cold Weather Advisory until January 19, 12:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
  •  
    Cold Weather Advisory until January 19, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Mon

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: -10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -1. Wind chill values as low as -29. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: -1 °F

    Cold

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -12. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: -12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 8. Wind chill values as low as -16. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 8 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Calm wind.

    Low: 2 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Light southwest wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: -5 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 7. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 7 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10. Wind chill values as low as -28. 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. Wind chill values as low as -29. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -12. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 8. Wind chill values as low as -16. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Light southwest wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 7. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -19. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -8. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -26. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
Sunny and cold, with a high near -3. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -17. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 7. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Bruce WI
 45.46°N 91.26°W (Elev. 1093 ft)
3:16 am CST Jan 19, 2026
5am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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