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.

Overcast with Haze

0°F

-18°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed NW 18 G 28 mph
Barometer 29.88 in
Dewpoint -7°F (-22°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill-21°F (-29°C)
Last update 18 Jan 11:15 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Hawkins WI

Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 03:00am until January 19, 12:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of flurries with a slight chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10. Wind chill values as low as -29. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: -10 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -2. Wind chill values as low as -30. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: -2 °F

    Cold

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13. Wind chill values as low as -24. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 6. Wind chill values as low as -25. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 6 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 0 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -6 °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: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -11. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of flurries with a slight chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10. Wind chill values as low as -29. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -2. Wind chill values as low as -30. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13. Wind chill values as low as -24. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 6. Wind chill values as low as -25. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 5. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -11. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 0. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -22. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -3. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -20. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 2. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Hawkins WI
 45.51°N 90.71°W (Elev. 1352 ft)
9:36 pm CST Jan 18, 2026
11pm CST Jan 18, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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