Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Madison, Dane County Regional-Truax Field (KMSN)

Lat: 43.14°NLon: 89.35°WElev: 860ft.

Light Snow

11°F

-12°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed NW 18 G 30 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1012.3 mb)
Dewpoint 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill-7°F (-22°C)
Last update 18 Jan 11:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Madison WI

Winter Weather Advisory January 19, 12:34am until January 19, 12:00pm
Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 03:00am until January 19, 12:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
Cold Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 19, 12:34am until January 19, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Mon

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: -4 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Areas of blowing snow before noon. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 4. Wind chill values between -15 and -25. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 4 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Snow and
    Breezy then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -2. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 14 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. West wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 13. West wind around 15 mph.

    High: 13 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow before 2am. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Wind chill values between -15 and -25. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
M.L.King Day
Areas of blowing snow before noon. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 4. Wind chill values between -15 and -25. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -2. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. West wind around 15 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 13. West wind around 15 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 11.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around -8.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 3.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -11.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 7.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Madison WI
 43.07°N 89.4°W (Elev. 879 ft)
12:17 am CST Jan 19, 2026
12am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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