Station Name: Salmon Unlimited Wisconsin
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Racine, WI 53403
Racine County

GPS Coordinates: 42.703, -87.649

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued January 30 at 11:24AM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:24 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 2:30 PM

A lake-effect snow band has moved onshore over Milwaukee County and will move south-southwest into eastern Waukesha, Racine, and Kenosha Counties. Expect a burst of heavy snow, quick accumulations on roadways, and rapid reductions in visibility when traveling into this snow band. Reduce speed and leave extra time for travel.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 3:02AM CST until January 30 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 3:02 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected, possibly falling heavily at times. A quick 1 to 3 inches of accumulation is expected within just a 2 or 3 hour period. Locally higher amounts possible with lake-enhanced snow over Lake County. * WHERE...DuPage, Lake IL, and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, bridges and overpasses will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. 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 30 at 9:19AM CST until January 30 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 9:19 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected, possibly falling heavily at times. A quick 1 to 3 inches of accumulation is expected within just a 2 or 3 hour period. Locally higher amounts possible with lake-enhanced snow over Lake and northern Cook Counties. * WHERE...DuPage, Lake IL, and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, bridges and overpasses will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of accumulating snow is expected into this afternoon. The snow during this period may briefly fall at a rate of up to an inch per hour and make for slick travel conditions.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 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.