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.

Fair

17°F

-8°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed NW 5 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1018.0 mb)
Dewpoint 3°F (-16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill9°F (-13°C)
Last update 2 Jan 11:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Monona WI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 14 °F

    Cloudy

  • Saturday

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

    High: 24 °F

    Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 8. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 26. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 26 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the afternoon.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain and snow before noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
Cloudy, with a high near 24. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 26. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Snow likely before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. 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 33.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Monona WI
 43.09°N 89.31°W (Elev. 919 ft)
11:42 pm CST Jan 2, 2026
12am CST Jan 3, 2026-6pm CST Jan 9, 2026
 
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