October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Baraboo Wisconsin Dells Airport (KDLL)

Lat: 43.52°NLon: 89.77°WElev: 971ft.

Fair

50°F

10°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 30.13 in
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Oct 12:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Portage WI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Calm wind.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Columbus Day
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Portage WI
 43.55°N 89.46°W (Elev. 791 ft)
12:06 am CDT Oct 6, 2026
1am CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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