Inclement Weather in the Northwest; Elevated Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

In the Pacific Northwest into northern California, areas of heavy rain for the coastal ranges and heavy snowfall over the higher elevations of the Cascades are expected into Friday. Dry and windy conditions may produce elevated fire weather conditions in the central and southern High Plains and the Upper Midwest. Windy conditions and scattered rain and snow showers will continue in the Northeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Madison, Dane County Regional-Truax Field (KMSN)

Lat: 43.14°NLon: 89.35°WElev: 860ft.

Mostly Cloudy

53°F

12°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed S 13 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.7 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill49°F (9°C)
Last update 6 Nov 12:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Madison WI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly before 1am.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of sprinkles after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance
    Sprinkles

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely before 9pm, then rain and snow likely between 9pm and midnight, then a chance of snow after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Blustery, with a north wind 10 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    and Blustery

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of flurries before noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance
    Flurries and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Blustery

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
A chance of sprinkles after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain likely before 9pm, then rain and snow likely between 9pm and midnight, then a chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Blustery, with a north wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
A chance of flurries before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Veterans Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
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Point Forecast:
Madison WI
 43.07°N 89.4°W (Elev. 879 ft)
12:53 pm CST Nov 6, 2025
1pm CST Nov 6, 2025-6pm CST Nov 12, 2025
 
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