What is today's weather forecast for Washburn, WI?

Today's forecast for Washburn shows a high of 28 degrees and a low of 16 degrees Fahrenheit. A 20 percent chance of snow.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Washburn, WI?

The 7-day forecast for Washburn shows highs from 18 to 28 degrees and lows from 4 to 16 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 6 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Washburn, WI this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Washburn this week. Precipitation chances: Thursday (20% chance), Saturday (60% chance), Sunday (50% chance), Monday (50% chance), Tuesday (50% chance), Wednesday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Washburn weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Washburn forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Washburn, WI Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Switch to Metric Units

29°F
Feels Like 17°F

Humidity 78% Dew Point 23°F Wind NNW 16 MPH Gusts 28 Barometer 30.14 in.

Solar Rad 79 w/m²

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 4.9 mi. ENE of central Washburn
at 10:45 AM Thu, Nov 27, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

ThuNov 27

20%

FriNov 28

SatNov 29

60%

SunNov 30

50%

MonDec 1

TueDec 2

WedDec 3

50%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 18°F to 28°F. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 6 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 8°F below the historical average for November-December. Normal highs for this period are around 32°F with lows around 19°F.

This Date in Weather History

1898 - The Portland storm raged across New England producing gale force winds along the coast and heavy snow inland. A foot of snow blanketed Boston MA, and 27 inches fell at New London CT. Winds at Boston gusted to 72 mph, and wind gusts to 98 mph were estimated at Block Island RI. A passenger ship, the S. S. Portland, sank off Cape Cod with the loss of all 191 persons aboard, and Boston Harbor was filled with wrecked ships. The storm wrecked 56 vessels resulting in a total of 456 casualties.

Washburn, WI 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Nov 27

Day: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Night: A slight chance of snow before 10pm, then a chance of flurries between 10pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Nov 28

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday Nov 29

Day: Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. North wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Sunday Nov 30

Day: A chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Monday Dec 1

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Night: A slight chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Tuesday Dec 2

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Wednesday Dec 3

Day: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

About Washburn, WI

Washburn is a city and the county seat of Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,051 at the 2020 census. The city is just east of and adjacent to the Town of Washburn. It is in northern Wisconsin, on the shore of Lake Superior's Chequamegon Bay. Wisconsin Highway 13 and County Highway C are the main routes in the community.

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