The decisions fell mostly along party lines, with Trump touting on social media Wednesday that he had “won BIG” in Alaska in the last three presidential elections.
Madison, WI
Right Now
- Humidity: 81%
- Feels Like: 42°
- Heat Index: 42°
- Wind: 2 mph
- Wind Chill: 42°
- UV Index: 0 Low
- Sunrise: 07:25:05 AM
- Sunset: 05:57:30 PM
- Dew Point: 37°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
Clear skies. Low 39F. Winds light and variable.
Tonight
Clear skies. Low 39F. Winds light and variable.
Tomorrow
Some clouds in the morning will give way to mainly sunny skies for the afternoon. High 59F. Winds E at 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of Rain: 3%
Sunrise: 07:25:05 AM
Sunset: 05:57:30 PM
Humidity: 87%
Wind: E @ 5 mph
UV Index: 0 Low
Sunday Night
Clear skies. Low 39F. Winds light and variable.
Chance of Rain: 6%
Sunrise: 07:26:21 AM
Sunset: 05:56:03 PM
Humidity: 63%
Wind: E @ 13 mph
UV Index: 3 Moderate
Monday Night
Mainly clear skies. Low near 40F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of Rain: 5%
Sunrise: 07:27:37 AM
Sunset: 05:54:37 PM
Humidity: 67%
Wind: E @ 12 mph
UV Index: 2 Low
Tuesday Night
Cloudy early with partial clearing expected late. Low 41F. Winds ENE at 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of Rain: 10%
Sunrise: 07:28:53 AM
Sunset: 05:53:13 PM
Humidity: 62%
Wind: NE @ 16 mph
UV Index: 2 Low
Wednesday Night
A few clouds. Low around 35F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of Rain: 9%
Sunrise: 07:30:09 AM
Sunset: 05:51:50 PM
Humidity: 66%
Wind: N @ 9 mph
UV Index: 3 Moderate
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy skies early will become partly cloudy late. Low 38F. Winds light and variable.
Chance of Rain: 11%
Sunrise: 07:31:25 AM
Sunset: 05:50:29 PM
Humidity: 66%
Wind: WNW @ 13 mph
UV Index: 3 Moderate
Friday Night
A few clouds. Low near 35F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of Rain: 18%
Sunrise: 07:32:42 AM
Sunset: 05:49:09 PM
Humidity: 65%
Wind: NW @ 9 mph
UV Index: 2 Low
Saturday Night
A few clouds from time to time. Low 34F. Winds light and variable.
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- Anna Hansen
Old Man Winter may not have put his feet on the ground quite yet, but he’s certainly been stirring in his icy quarters the last couple weeks, scattering fallen leaves with his glacial breath.
While the National Weather Service will continue its life-saving work, some weather and climate data feeds and public-facing services will have limited or no access to researchers and the public.
- STATE JOURNAL
The highs, lows and everything in between in Madison-area weather from last month, and the projections for this month.
Global warming is making autumn much warmer on average, allowing chlorophyll production to continue and postponing the onset of fall colors.
- SETH BORENSTEIN Associated Press
La Nina, the cooler and at times costlier flip side of El Nino, arrived to warp weather worldwide, meteorologists said Thursday.
Recent budget reductions to NOAA are reducing the observations needed to support the models that have revolutionized weather forecasting.
Recent budget reductions to NOAA are reducing the observations needed to support the models that have revolutionized weather forecasting.
- Jeff Richgels | Wisconsin State Journal
Highs could approach 90 in parts of Wisconsin, with the warmest days forecast to be Friday and Saturday across the state.
Clear skies and calm winds at night help the ground, and the air near the ground, cool rapidly, which can lead to fog.
- DORANY PINEDA Associated Press
Cities across the U.S. are combining art with shade to shield people from rising temperatures and educate them about our warming world.
The all-time latest 80-degree day in Madison’s history was last year, on Oct. 29.
- STATE JOURNAL
Madison doesn’t quite get to day-night parity when the fall equinox arrives.

