Tracking Two Storms Impacting the Northern U.S. Through Thanksgiving and into This Weekend

Heavy lake effect snow, gusty winds, and localized blizzard conditions will persist through Thanksgiving near and downwind of the Great Lakes. Rain and mountain snow are forecast for the Pacific Northwest. Confidence is increasing for another winter storm to develop over the northern and central Rockies Friday and track across the central Plains through the Midwest and Great Lakes this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Madison, Dane County Regional-Truax Field (KMSN)

Lat: 43.14°NLon: 89.35°WElev: 860ft.

Fair

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 30.27 in (1026.4 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 27 Nov 10:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Waunakee WI

Winter Storm Watch November 29, 03:00am until November 30, 06:00am
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Winter Storm Watch
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 28. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow.  Low around 21. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow before noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 18 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 21. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
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Point Forecast:
Waunakee WI
 43.2°N 89.45°W (Elev. 997 ft)
10:36 pm CST Nov 27, 2025
11pm CST Nov 27, 2025-6pm CST Dec 4, 2025
 
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