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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

Thu
H: 18°F
L: 3°F

Fri
H: 2°F
L: -14°F

Sat
H: 10°F
L: -9°F

Sun
H: 20°F
L: 13°F

Mon
H: 12°F
L: -0°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 69 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:03 AM
Sunset: 4:52 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 9:14 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM2:32 AM - 5:02 AM
Minor Periods
8:44 PM - 10:14 PM8:44 AM - 10:14 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 10:14AM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 4:14 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 12:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 to 42 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 29 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to 1 PM CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 PM Friday to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 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 22 at 10:14AM CST until January 23 at 1:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 4:14 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 12:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 to 42 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 29 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to 1 PM CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 PM Friday to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 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 22 at 2:24PM CST until January 23 at 1:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 8:24 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 4:30 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 to 42 degrees below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 29 degrees below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to 1 PM CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 PM Friday to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A few areas may see continued wind chills at or below negative 30 degrees into Friday afternoon/evening. Localized extensions to the Extreme Cold Warning may be needed.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 2:24PM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 8:24 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 4:30 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 to 42 degrees below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 29 degrees below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to 1 PM CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 PM Friday to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A few areas may see continued wind chills at or below negative 30 degrees into Friday afternoon/evening. Localized extensions to the Extreme Cold Warning may be needed.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 22 at 11:24AM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 5:24 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 3:30 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 40 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 30 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 AM to noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coldest wind chills are expected across interior portions of northern Illinois.
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 22 at 11:24AM CST until January 24 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 5:24 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 3:30 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 40 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 30 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 AM to noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coldest wind chills are expected across interior portions of northern Illinois.
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: 6.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.73 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:03 AM
Sunset: 4:52 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 9:14 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM2:32 AM - 5:02 AM
Minor Periods
8:44 PM - 10:14 PM8:44 AM - 10:14 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:03 AM
Sunset: 4:53 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 8:54 AM
Moonset: 10:26 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 24.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:24 AM - 10:54 AM8:24 AM - 10:54 AM
Minor Periods
9:56 PM - 11:26 PM9:03 AM - 10:33 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 54.64 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: 10.63 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 61.12 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: 8.69 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.78 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.08 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
