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Storm Systems to Impact the Central and Eastern U.S. Through the Weekend

Two storm systems will track through the central and eastern U.S. today through this weekend with areas of gusty winds, rain and heavy snow. Severe thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast today from the Lower Mississippi River Valley to the Tennessee Valley. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and areas of flooding are possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Manitowish Waters Airport (KD25)

Lat: 46.12°NLon: 89.88°WElev: 1604ft.

Overcast

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed NW 10 G 18 mph
Barometer 29.91 in
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 9 Jan 10:15 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Mercer WI

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 16. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 16. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. North wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mercer WI
 46.16°N 90.04°W
Last Update:
7:06 am CST Jan 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am CST Jan 9, 2026-6pm CST Jan 15, 2026
 
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