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

Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (KMKE)

Lat: 42.96°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 722ft.

Light Snow

13°F

-11°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed NW 20 G 28 mph
Barometer 29.79 in (1010.4 mb)
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill-5°F (-21°C)
Last update 19 Jan 12:52 am CST
Extended Forecast for

River Hills WI

Winter Weather Advisory January 19, 01:49am until January 19, 12:00pm
Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 03:00am until January 19, 12:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
Cold Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 19, 01:49am until January 19, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Mon

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 0 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Isolated snow showers before 8am, then scattered flurries between 8am and 11am.  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, with a low around -2. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: -2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

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

    High: 15 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 18 by 4am. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 13. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 13 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 3am. Patchy blowing snow after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. Windy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
M.L.King Day
Isolated snow showers before 8am, then scattered flurries between 8am and 11am. 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, with a low around -2. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 15. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 18 by 4am. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 13. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 12.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 7.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
River Hills WI
 43.17°N 87.94°W (Elev. 673 ft)
1:32 am CST Jan 19, 2026
1am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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