Atmospheric River to Begin to Impact the Northwest U.S.; Gusty Winds in the Northeast U.S.

A strong atmospheric river moving into northern California later Tuesday will bring a threat for moderate to heavy rainfall and flooding, gusty to high winds, and mountain snows for parts of the Northwest U.S. through at least Wednesday. Gusty winds and isolated rain and snow showers will continue in the Northeast U.S. Tuesday behind a cold front. Read More >

Current conditions at

Madison, Dane County Regional-Truax Field (KMSN)

Lat: 43.14°NLon: 89.35°WElev: 860ft.

Mostly Cloudy

47°F

8°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.5 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 3 Nov 9:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Madison, Dane County Regional-Truax Field WI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Light south wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the morning.

    High: 55 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain before noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Light south wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
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Point Forecast:
Madison, Dane County Regional-Truax Field WI
 43.13°N 89.33°W (Elev. 850 ft)
10:16 pm CST Nov 3, 2025
10pm CST Nov 3, 2025-6pm CST Nov 10, 2025
 
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