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.

Fair

-3°F

-19°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed NW 15 G 24 mph
Barometer 30.21 in (1025.2 mb)
Dewpoint -15°F (-26°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-23°F (-31°C)
Last update 19 Jan 10:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Madison WI

Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 11:51am until January 19, 12:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
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    Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 11:51am until January 19, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Mon

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • M.L.King Day

    High: 3 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around -3. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 15. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 15 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow.  Low around 9. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. West wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

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

    High: 15 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: -8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Areas of blowing snow before noon. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 3. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around -3. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 15. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Low around 9. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. West wind around 15 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 15. West wind around 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -1.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -19.
Saturday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 0.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around -12.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 10.
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Point Forecast:
Madison WI
 43.07°N 89.4°W (Elev. 879 ft)
11:27 am CST Jan 19, 2026
11am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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