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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (KEAU)

Lat: 44.87°NLon: 91.49°WElev: 886ft.

Fair

-7°F

-22°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 30.22 in (1026.3 mb)
Dewpoint -12°F (-24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-19°F (-28°C)
Last update 20 Jan 1:56 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley Regional Airport WI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around -7. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -7 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -15. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 12 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of snow before 2am, then a chance of snow after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 0. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 0 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 8. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 8 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -19. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and cold, with a high near -8. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: -8 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -21. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: -21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around -7. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -15. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow before 2am, then a chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 0. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 8. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -19. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny and cold, with a high near -8. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -21. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -3. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -15. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 7. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -9. West wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 12. West wind around 5 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley Regional Airport WI
 44.87°N 91.47°W (Elev. 830 ft)
2:01 am CST Jan 20, 2026
2am CST Jan 20, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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