Madison and the rest of southern Wisconsin are seeing the steady rain of the past few days finally thin out. By Wednesday afternoon most communities will enjoy extended dry periods, though scattered light showers and occasional sprinkles remain possible.
Wednesday: Cloudy with a Chance of Light Showers
Temperatures are expected to reach the mid‑to‑upper 50s, a noticeable drop from Tuesday’s unusually warm spell. South‑to‑southwest breezes will keep the air moving, but any additional rain this afternoon should be minimal. Clouds will stay widespread into the evening, and a slow‑moving storm system could bring another round of scattered showers overnight. Overnight lows will fall into the 40s, with low clouds and occasional reduced visibility.
Thursday: Light Rain and Cooling Air
Thursday will bring more scattered showers, though rainfall should stay light with intermittent dry periods. Highs will climb to the upper 40s and low 50s, and most areas are expected to receive less than a half‑inch of rain. As cooler air moves in, showers will gradually diminish Thursday night.
Friday: Quiet Skies and a Noticeable Chill
Friday looks quieter, with mostly cloudy skies giving way to some clearing in the afternoon. Highs will reach the upper 40s, but brisk northerly winds will make it feel cooler. Friday night will bring a noticeable chill as skies clear and winds die down. Temperatures will drop into the upper 20s and low 30s, and many communities will see temperatures dip below freezing by Saturday morning.
Weekend Outlook: Sunny and Mild
The weekend is shaping up nicely for Madison residents. Saturday will feature mostly sunny skies, light winds, and temperatures around 50 degrees. Sunday looks even better, with sunshine and highs climbing into the mid‑50s.
Early Next Week: A Warm‑Up Returns
Looking ahead to early next week, southwest winds will return, bringing a modest warm‑up. Monday could see temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s, with dry weather continuing.
Overall, the region is gradually leaving the wet weather behind. One more round of light showers is expected Thursday before cooler temperatures set in Friday and a welcome return of sunshine for the weekend.
Original reporting: NBC15 WMTV (Gray) – local — read the source article.
