Heavy Precipitation Continues for the Northwest; Warmer Temperatures for the Center of the Nation

Atmospheric river of heavy precipitation, strong winds and high surf continues for the Northwest portion of the country. Meanwhile, warming temperatures are expected for the center of the nation where several record highs are in the forecast. Looking ahead into the weekend, a strong cold front is expected to sweep through the eastern two-thirds of the country with heavy rain and thunderstorms. Read More >

Current conditions at

Madison, Dane County Regional-Truax Field (KMSN)

Lat: 43.14°NLon: 89.35°WElev: 860ft.

Mostly Cloudy

34°F

1°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 30.22 in (1024.2 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 6 Dec 10:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Madison WI

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    High: 38 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

    Low: 32 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 49 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 39 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 52 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

    Low: 37 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

    High: 43 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Blustery

    Low: 26 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow before noon, then a slight chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

    High: 34 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow before noon, then a slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
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Point Forecast:
Madison WI
 43.07°N 89.4°W (Elev. 879 ft)
11:11 am CST Dec 6, 2023
11am CST Dec 6, 2023-6pm CST Dec 12, 2023
 
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