Cooler Week Ahead

Public weather briefing

After a warm weekend, temperatures seem to be dropping to the 60s.  It will be cloudy and slightly breezy until Tuesday night. There will be clear skies on Wednesday until the clouds return on Thursday. There is a chance of rain Thursday afternoon and evening, but other than that, it seems like we will not see any rain in the near future.

Forecast 

Tonight. Cloudy and breezy. Low around 46.

Tuesday. Partly Cloudy. High around 60.

Tuesday night. Clear skies and light breeze. Low around 40.

Wednesday. Clear skies and sunny. High in the mid-60's, low in the lower 40's.

Thursday. Cloudy with showers likely in the afternoon and evening. High in the lower 60's, low in the lower 40's.

Outlook for Friday through Sunday. It will be partly cloudy on Friday with the skies clearing up mid-day Saturday. After that, the weekend should be sunny. Highs will be in the lower 50s and lows will be in the lower 30s for Friday and Saturday. On Sunday, the low will be in the 40s.  [CONFIDENCE: MEDIUM]

Forecast Discussion

A low pressure system located to the North of Wisconsin in Ontario caused a cold front to recently move through Wisconsin causing the recent drop in temperatures. Strong winds follow the cold front. Cold air advection will continue from the North which will cause temperatures to be in the lower 60s in the near future. Skies should clear behind the cold front until another low pressure system moves southeast bringing Madison some rain and light breeze. There is a broad ridge over the most of the western United States causing clear skies and warmer temperatures. 

Alex Delvoye