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

Racine, Batten International Airport (KRAC)

Lat: 42.76°NLon: 87.82°WElev: 673ft.

Overcast

9°F

-13°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed NW 12 G 25 mph
Barometer 29.87 in (1012.8 mb)
Dewpoint -3°F (-19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-6°F (-21°C)
Last update 19 Jan 2:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Racine, Batten International Airport WI

Winter Weather Advisory January 19, 03:54am until January 19, 12:00pm
Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 03:54am until January 19, 12:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
Cold Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 19, 03:54am until January 19, 12:00pm
    Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 03:54am until January 19, 12:00pm

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  • Overnight

    Low: 0 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Isolated snow showers before 9am, then scattered flurries between 9am and 10am.  Patchy blowing snow before 4pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 5. Wind chill values between -15 and -25. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 5 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around -1. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: -1 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly after midnight.  Low around 10. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 16. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
M.L.King Day
Isolated snow showers before 9am, then scattered flurries between 9am and 10am. Patchy blowing snow before 4pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 5. Wind chill values between -15 and -25. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around -1. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Snow, mainly after midnight. Low around 10. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 16. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 2.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around -12.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 5.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around -6.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 13.
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Point Forecast:
Racine, Batten International Airport WI
 42.76°N 87.82°W (Elev. 650 ft)
3:21 am CST Jan 19, 2026
3am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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