Overview
- Wednesday reached 53°F in southern Wisconsin despite northwesterly gusts near 30 mph, followed by a rapid evening drop into the 40s.
- Highs rise into the low to mid-50s Thursday and upper 50s Friday, with readings near or just above 60°F expected Saturday in southeast Wisconsin.
- A strong cold front is forecast to pass late Saturday, bringing a chance for a few light showers and sending Sunday highs back to the 40s.
- Overnight cooling remains pronounced, with Madison near 31°F early Thursday and many areas in the 30s, raising localized frost concerns.
- An earlier outlook flagged a late-night aurora viewing window with increasing clouds after 9–10 p.m., though a later update reported activity has waned with this morning marking the end of the recent surge.