Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in the Plains; Snow in the Northern Rockies; Heavy Rain in Guam

A storm system moving over the Rockies today will bring marginal risks for excessive rainfall and severe thunderstorms from parts of New Mexico into western South Dakota. Heavy snow expected from northwestern Wyoming into southern Montana. Ongoing heavy showers and thunderstorms from Invest 96W could result in localized flash flooding, particularly in central or southern Guam early this morning. Read More >

Current conditions at

Madison, Dane County Regional-Truax Field (KMSN)

Lat: 43.14°NLon: 89.35°WElev: 860ft.

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 30.30 in (1026.3 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill50°F (10°C)
Last update 15 Oct 9:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Madison WI

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am.  Cloudy, with a high near 61. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind around 15 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 4am, then showers after 4am.  Low around 57. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 57 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 61. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind around 15 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 4am, then showers after 4am. Low around 57. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
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Point Forecast:
Madison WI
 43.07°N 89.4°W (Elev. 879 ft)
10:07 am CDT Oct 15, 2025
10am CDT Oct 15, 2025-6pm CDT Oct 21, 2025
 
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