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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

Sat
H: 8°F
L: -14°F

Sun
H: 19°F
L: 5°F

Mon
H: 14°F
L: 0°F

Tue
H: 14°F
L: 5°F

Wed
H: 14°F
L: 1°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 51 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:04 AM
Sunset: 4:55 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 4:39 PM
Moonset: 11:38 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:02 AM - 6:32 AM4:09 PM - 6:39 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:24 AM - 10:54 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 2:09PM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 8:09 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 4:15 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 29 below zero expected this afternoon through Saturday morning. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 9:35PM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 3:35 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 11:45 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 31 below. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 23 at 2:09PM CST until January 24 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 8:09 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 4:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 35 below zero through tonight. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 29 below zero expected Saturday morning. * WHERE...Fond du Lac, Sheboygan, Green Lake, Marquette, Dodge, Ozaukee, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 6 AM CST Saturday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 2:09PM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 8:09 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 4:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 35 below zero through tonight. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 29 below zero expected Saturday morning. * WHERE...Fond du Lac, Sheboygan, Green Lake, Marquette, Dodge, Ozaukee, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 6 AM CST Saturday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 23 at 9:35PM CST until January 24 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 3:35 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 11:45 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 33 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 33 below expected. * WHERE...Fond du Lac, Sheboygan, Green Lake, Marquette, Dodge, Ozaukee, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 6 AM CST Saturday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 9:35PM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 3:35 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 11:45 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 33 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 33 below expected. * WHERE...Fond du Lac, Sheboygan, Green Lake, Marquette, Dodge, Ozaukee, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 6 AM CST Saturday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 12:04PM CST until January 24 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 6:04 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 4:15 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 30 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 to 30 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 2:52PM CST until January 24 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 8:52 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 to 30 below. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 to 30 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. Residents of the city of Chicago can call 3 1 1 to request well being checks for elderly friends or family members, or for information on finding the nearest warming center.
Hydrologic Outlook issued January 23 at 2:20PM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 8:20 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 6:00 PM
ESFLOT Cold temperatures this week have caused a significant increase in river ice across the area, including multiple ice jams. Cold temperatures are expected to continue into next week, with favorable conditions for river ice formation. Areas of open river may see new ice growth, while areas with existing ice cover my thicken. No widespread flooding is expected, but ice jams will be possible in isolated areas, especially along the Rock, Fox, and Kankakee rivers. Ice jams may cause rises or fluctuations on area rivers with little warning. Persons with interests along area rivers should closely monitor the latest forecasts.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 9:12PM CST until January 24 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 3:12 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 1:15 PM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 to 30 below. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 to 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.38 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.1 μg/m3
Ozone: 53.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:04 AM
Sunset: 4:55 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 4:39 PM
Moonset: 11:38 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:02 AM - 6:32 AM4:09 PM - 6:39 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:24 AM - 10:54 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 19.61 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.66 μg/m3
Ozone: 47.08 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: 9.92 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.64 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: 9.23 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.79 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.8 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: 10.46 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.77 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
