Lake-Effect Snow through Friday; Strong Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

A clipper-like system will drop down from Canada on Thursday, bringing wintry weather from the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes through Friday. This system is expected to bring strong northerly winds to much of the northern and central High Plains Thursday afternoon through Friday, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Madison, Dane County Regional-Truax Field (KMSN)

Lat: 43.14°NLon: 89.35°WElev: 860ft.

A Few Clouds

10°F

-12°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed NW 5 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1018.8 mb)
Dewpoint 4°F (-16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill1°F (-17°C)
Last update 15 Jan 5:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Deerfield WI

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 24. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain, mainly after 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Wintry Mix
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 10. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 13. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 13 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 7. Blustery.

    High: 7 °F

    Cold and
    Blustery

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 24. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tonight
Snow likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 10. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 13. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 7. Blustery.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 12.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Deerfield WI
 43.02°N 89.16°W (Elev. 971 ft)
5:13 am CST Jan 15, 2026
6am CST Jan 15, 2026-6pm CST Jan 21, 2026
 
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