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Areas of snow showers continue into the 1st half of the AM commute in east-central and southeast WI. While spotty & brief, the heaviest snow showers will bring visibility drops to/below 1 mi. Slick spots are possible. Slow down & take your time on the roads this morning. #swiwx
January 27, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Areas of snow showers continue into the 1st half of the AM commute in east-central and southeast WI. While spotty & brief, the heaviest snow showers will bring visibility drops to/below 1 mi. Slick spots are possible. Slow down & take your time on the roads this morning. #swiwx
Quick round of snow will move across southern WI this AM. While brief, snow could bring visibility drops to/below 1 mi & some slick spots. Early AM commute impacts are possible in east-central and southeast WI. Slow down & take your time if encountering snow while driving this AM
January 27, 2026 at 8:52 AM
Quick round of snow will move across southern WI this AM. While brief, snow could bring visibility drops to/below 1 mi & some slick spots. Early AM commute impacts are possible in east-central and southeast WI. Slow down & take your time if encountering snow while driving this AM
Light snow (less than 0.5”) is possible mainly north of I-94 tonight, with flurries elsewhere. Expect dry weather the rest of the week, with lake effect snow showers possible on Saturday. Below normal temps will continue, though gradual warming is expected this weekend. #wiwx
January 26, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Light snow (less than 0.5”) is possible mainly north of I-94 tonight, with flurries elsewhere. Expect dry weather the rest of the week, with lake effect snow showers possible on Saturday. Below normal temps will continue, though gradual warming is expected this weekend. #wiwx
(2/2) Light snow is possible north of I-94 tonight. Best chances are between 11 PM & 4 AM. Light rates will lead to little (if any) accumulation, though breezy winds & powdery snow character could lead to some pockets of blowing snow. Snow is expected to taper by sunrise. #swiwx
January 26, 2026 at 10:22 AM
(2/2) Light snow is possible north of I-94 tonight. Best chances are between 11 PM & 4 AM. Light rates will lead to little (if any) accumulation, though breezy winds & powdery snow character could lead to some pockets of blowing snow. Snow is expected to taper by sunrise. #swiwx
(1/2) Frigid temps & wind chills continue through this AM. A Cold Wx Advisory remains in effect until 12 PM. Wind chills between -20 & -25 & air temps between 0 & -10 are expected areawide, with the coldest conditions expected through 9 AM. Dress in layers if heading outside!
January 26, 2026 at 10:22 AM
(1/2) Frigid temps & wind chills continue through this AM. A Cold Wx Advisory remains in effect until 12 PM. Wind chills between -20 & -25 & air temps between 0 & -10 are expected areawide, with the coldest conditions expected through 9 AM. Dress in layers if heading outside!
Be sure to let us know whether you're reporting the total snow depth (on the ground) or the "new snow" that fell today-only (or both). We're particularly interested in a "new snow" estimate.
January 25, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Be sure to let us know whether you're reporting the total snow depth (on the ground) or the "new snow" that fell today-only (or both). We're particularly interested in a "new snow" estimate.
Lake effect snow is expected to continue in far eastern Racine and Kenosha Counties through this afternoon. Expect moderate to briefly heavy snowfall, especially east of I-94. The snow band is expected to move into far northeastern Illinois by late this afternoon. #wiwx
January 25, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Lake effect snow is expected to continue in far eastern Racine and Kenosha Counties through this afternoon. Expect moderate to briefly heavy snowfall, especially east of I-94. The snow band is expected to move into far northeastern Illinois by late this afternoon. #wiwx
A Cold weather advisory in effect for all of southern Wisconsin from midnight to noon on Monday. Lows tonight will range from zero to -10 and combine with a 10 mph breeze to produce minimum wind chill values of -20 to -25. The coldest period will be near sunrise Monday. #wiwx
January 25, 2026 at 8:52 PM
A Cold weather advisory in effect for all of southern Wisconsin from midnight to noon on Monday. Lows tonight will range from zero to -10 and combine with a 10 mph breeze to produce minimum wind chill values of -20 to -25. The coldest period will be near sunrise Monday. #wiwx
Lake effect snow expected to continue in far eastern Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties into this afternoon. Expect moderate to briefly heavy snowfall, especially along and east of I-94. #wiwx
January 25, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Lake effect snow expected to continue in far eastern Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties into this afternoon. Expect moderate to briefly heavy snowfall, especially along and east of I-94. #wiwx
Lake effect snow expected to continue in far eastern Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties into this afternoon. Expect moderate to briefly heavy snowfall, especially along and east of I-94. #wiwx
January 25, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Lake effect snow expected to continue in far eastern Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties into this afternoon. Expect moderate to briefly heavy snowfall, especially along and east of I-94. #wiwx
Lake effect snow is moving ashore in far southeastern WI this morning, and will continue through mid-day. Snowfall rates will begin to increase through mid-morning, particularly near & east of I-94 in Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha Cos. Budget extra travel time if driving #swiwx
January 25, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Lake effect snow is moving ashore in far southeastern WI this morning, and will continue through mid-day. Snowfall rates will begin to increase through mid-morning, particularly near & east of I-94 in Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha Cos. Budget extra travel time if driving #swiwx
Lake effect snow has moved onshore this morning. Snow chances will continue through this afternoon along the immediate lakeshore. Dangerous Cold returns midnight to noon Monday. #wiwx
January 25, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Lake effect snow has moved onshore this morning. Snow chances will continue through this afternoon along the immediate lakeshore. Dangerous Cold returns midnight to noon Monday. #wiwx
Greatest accumulations will occur along the lakeshore in the advisory area, with a sharp cutoff inland. Wind may also drive some patchy blowing snow and visibility concerns during the afternoon. #wiwx
January 24, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Greatest accumulations will occur along the lakeshore in the advisory area, with a sharp cutoff inland. Wind may also drive some patchy blowing snow and visibility concerns during the afternoon. #wiwx
A lake-effect snow band will come onshore Sunday, leading to winter weather impacts over eastern Racine and Kenosha Counties, and far southeastern Milwaukee County. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Racine and Kenosha Counties from 6am to 3pm Sunday.
January 24, 2026 at 10:22 PM
A lake-effect snow band will come onshore Sunday, leading to winter weather impacts over eastern Racine and Kenosha Counties, and far southeastern Milwaukee County. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Racine and Kenosha Counties from 6am to 3pm Sunday.
Cold Weather Headlines remain in effect through noon today. Wind Chills of -20 to -35 will be possible. Temperatures will climb above 0 today. Cold weather lingers into the work week. Potential for snow Sunday. #wiwx
January 24, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Cold Weather Headlines remain in effect through noon today. Wind Chills of -20 to -35 will be possible. Temperatures will climb above 0 today. Cold weather lingers into the work week. Potential for snow Sunday. #wiwx
Minimum wind chills tonight will dip between -30 and -40 in the Extreme Cold Warning area. Elsewhere, -20 to -30 degree chills are expected. Areas along the southern lakeshore may briefly dip below -30 for a time but will largely remain in Cold Weather Advisory criteria #wiwx
January 23, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Minimum wind chills tonight will dip between -30 and -40 in the Extreme Cold Warning area. Elsewhere, -20 to -30 degree chills are expected. Areas along the southern lakeshore may briefly dip below -30 for a time but will largely remain in Cold Weather Advisory criteria #wiwx
Dangerous cold conditions are expected through Saturday. Wind chills of -25 to -40 are expected within the Extreme Cold Warning. For the Cold Weather Advisory later today, wind chills of -20 to -30 are expected. Frostbite can occur in as little as 10 mins today. #wiwx
January 23, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Dangerous cold conditions are expected through Saturday. Wind chills of -25 to -40 are expected within the Extreme Cold Warning. For the Cold Weather Advisory later today, wind chills of -20 to -30 are expected. Frostbite can occur in as little as 10 mins today. #wiwx
At the expected temperatures tonight, frostbite can occur in as little 10 to 15 minutes. Avoid spending time outside if possible. If you absolutely need to be outdoors, bundle up and avoid exposing skin to the wind. #wiwx
January 22, 2026 at 7:52 PM
At the expected temperatures tonight, frostbite can occur in as little 10 to 15 minutes. Avoid spending time outside if possible. If you absolutely need to be outdoors, bundle up and avoid exposing skin to the wind. #wiwx
Wind chills between -20 to -30 are expected during the Cold Weather Advisory amid air temperatures between -10 to -20. Stay tuned for Friday night as some of the area may need to be added to the Extreme Cold Warning.
January 22, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Wind chills between -20 to -30 are expected during the Cold Weather Advisory amid air temperatures between -10 to -20. Stay tuned for Friday night as some of the area may need to be added to the Extreme Cold Warning.
Dangerous cold weather is on the way with an Extreme Cold Warning in effect from 12am to 1pm Friday, and a Cold Weather Advisory 1pm Friday to Noon Saturday. Some of the area MAY be upgraded to an Extreme Cold Warning Friday night, depending upon forecast model trends.
January 22, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Dangerous cold weather is on the way with an Extreme Cold Warning in effect from 12am to 1pm Friday, and a Cold Weather Advisory 1pm Friday to Noon Saturday. Some of the area MAY be upgraded to an Extreme Cold Warning Friday night, depending upon forecast model trends.
Thank you to our Cocorahs, Co-op, and other local observers. Here are snowfall totals from yesterday evening, with a very narrow band of 3-4 inches occurring form Dodgeville to Kenosha. #wiwx
January 22, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Thank you to our Cocorahs, Co-op, and other local observers. Here are snowfall totals from yesterday evening, with a very narrow band of 3-4 inches occurring form Dodgeville to Kenosha. #wiwx
Hey folks, with the localized heavy snow band that went through far southern Wisconsin last night, we're looking for any snowfall observations. Pass them along below. Thanks! #wiwx
January 22, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Hey folks, with the localized heavy snow band that went through far southern Wisconsin last night, we're looking for any snowfall observations. Pass them along below. Thanks! #wiwx
An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect tonight until early Friday afternoon for wind chills of -30 to -40.
An Extreme Cold Watch is in effect the rest of Friday afternoon through Saturday morning for wind chills of -20 to -30. #wiwx
An Extreme Cold Watch is in effect the rest of Friday afternoon through Saturday morning for wind chills of -20 to -30. #wiwx
January 22, 2026 at 11:16 AM
An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect tonight until early Friday afternoon for wind chills of -30 to -40.
An Extreme Cold Watch is in effect the rest of Friday afternoon through Saturday morning for wind chills of -20 to -30. #wiwx
An Extreme Cold Watch is in effect the rest of Friday afternoon through Saturday morning for wind chills of -20 to -30. #wiwx
Band of heavy snow continues to swing east and will push out over the next hour or so. Hazardous travel conditions remain in this snow band with rates up to 1 in/hr. Another area of snow showers pushing in may cause briefly lowered visibilities and moderate snowfall rates. #wiwx
January 22, 2026 at 3:46 AM
Band of heavy snow continues to swing east and will push out over the next hour or so. Hazardous travel conditions remain in this snow band with rates up to 1 in/hr. Another area of snow showers pushing in may cause briefly lowered visibilities and moderate snowfall rates. #wiwx