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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Madison, Dane County Regional-Truax Field (KMSN)

Lat: 43.14°NLon: 89.35°WElev: 860ft.

A Few Clouds

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1015.8 mb)
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill9°F (-13°C)
Last update 2 Jan 1:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Madison WI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 9. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 27. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 27 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain and snow before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 27. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Snow likely before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Madison WI
 43.07°N 89.4°W (Elev. 879 ft)
Last Update:
1:26 pm CST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm CST Jan 2, 2026-6pm CST Jan 8, 2026
 
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