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Station Name: ROOT RIVER AT 60TH ST NEAR CALEDONIA, WI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 676 feet
Nearest Address:
10502 S 60th St
Franklin, WI 53132
Milwaukee County
GPS Coordinates: 42.85555556, -87.9907222
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Weather for Franklin, Wisconsin
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 14°F
L: -1°F

Mon
H: 12°F
L: -4°F

Tue
H: 12°F
L: 4°F

Wed
H: 18°F
L: 2°F

Thu
H: 13°F
L: -2°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 60 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:04 AM
Sunset: 4:56 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 5:28 PM
Moonset: 12:38 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:50 AM - 7:20 AM4:58 PM - 7:28 PM
Minor Periods
9:48 AM - 11:18 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 9:43AM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 3:43 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 11:45 PM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 26 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 9:28AM CST until January 25 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 3:28 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 9:00 PM
* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches for a snowfall total up to 5 inches over eastern portions of the counties. Locally higher totals possible along the immediate Lake Michigan shoreline. * WHERE...Milwaukee and Racine Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 9:28AM CST until January 25 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 3:28 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 9:00 PM
* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches for a snowfall total up to 5 inches over eastern portions of the county. Locally higher totals possible along the immediate Lake Michigan shoreline. * WHERE...Kenosha County. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 3:55AM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 9:55 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 6 inches, lowest totals over western portions of Lake County and northwest Cook County. Isolated totals over 6 inches possible within a few miles of the lakeshore. * WHERE...Central Cook, Lake IL, and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 2:35AM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 8:35 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 6:45 PM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 12:24PM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 6:24 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 12:00 AM
* WHAT...Snow will end this afternoon with additional accumulation generally an inch or less. * WHERE...Lake IL County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads will be snow covered and travel hazardous.
Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 10:05AM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 4:05 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 2:15 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 TO 25 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...From midnight CST tonight to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.17 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:04 AM
Sunset: 4:56 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 5:28 PM
Moonset: 12:38 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:50 AM - 7:20 AM4:58 PM - 7:28 PM
Minor Periods
9:48 AM - 11:18 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.21 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:04 AM
Sunset: 4:57 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 45 mins
Moon Transit: 6:22 PM
Moonset: 12:54 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:41 AM - 8:11 AM5:52 PM - 8:22 PM
Minor Periods
10:16 AM - 11:46 AM12:24 AM - 1:54 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.44 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.83 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:04 AM
Sunset: 4:59 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 47 mins
Moon Transit: 7:20 PM
Moonset: 2:13 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:37 AM - 9:07 AM6:50 PM - 9:20 PM
Minor Periods
10:51 AM - 12:21 AM1:43 AM - 3:13 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.06 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.92 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:04 AM
Sunset: 5:00 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 8:23 PM
Moonset: 3:31 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:38 AM - 10:08 AM7:53 PM - 10:23 PM
Minor Periods
11:38 AM - 1:08 PM3:01 AM - 4:31 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.93 μg/m3
Ozone: 64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:05 AM
Sunset: 5:01 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 52 mins
Moon Transit: 9:27 PM
Moonset: 4:44 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 86.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:42 AM - 11:12 AM8:57 PM - 11:27 PM
Minor Periods
12:37 AM - 2:07 PM4:14 AM - 5:44 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
