03.14.2024

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Today’s Forecast

48º | 87% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:09 a.m. | Sunset 7:03 p.m.

🌷 Warm up to spring

Spring 2025 weather forecast for Madison

a small white flower blooming amidst bright green brush

Spring is right around the corner in Madison. | Photo by Europa Christoffel

Thanks to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, we know what temperatures and precipitation trends to expect in Madison this spring.

While exact weather conditions typically can’t be predicted more than a week in advance, here’s a seasonal outlook to help you prepare for what spring will bring.

Reminder: Spring starts next Tuesday, March 19, and ends on Thursday, June 20

Temperature
Think warm. Madison has a 40-50% chance of temperatures being higher than normal.

Weather outlook map indicating that Madison is leaning toward having a warmer-than-average spring in 2024. — Expect a warmer spring in 2024, Madison. | Map via NOAA

Precipitation
Expect average precipitation. Madison has an equal chance of seeing above or below-normal rainfall amounts this spring.

Drought
While Madison’s drought conditions are expected to remain not particularly problematic this season, we’re not far from some northwest areas of Dane County that are currently abnormally dry. We can expect that to persist over the spring.

March
Typically in Madison, March’s temperatures fluctuate between an average low of 23° and an average high of 44°, but this year has been different. Temperatures have been averaging around the low to mid-50s and we can expect that trend to continue through the end of the month.

April
In April, the average high and low temps are between 36° and 57°. We usually see about 3.4 inches of precipitation which kicks off the seasonal uptick as May and June each bring even more.

May
May looks to be the first full month of “T-shirt weather” in Madison with average highs and lows ranging from 42°-74°. We’ll see around 8.5 hours of sunshine per day throughout the month.

June
June brings the highest precipitation levels of the year in Madison at about 4.55 inches throughout the month (an inch higher than May’s average of 3.55 inches). Temperatures will be slightly above the average high of 78° and aren’t expected to dip below 50°.

Events

Thursday, March 14

Red Cross Blood Drive | Thursday, March 14 | 12-5 p.m. | Sequoya Library, 4340 Tokay Blvd., Madison | Free | Give blood to receive a $10 e-gift card to a pet supply merchant of choice.
Eastside Baseball Fundraiser | Thursday, March 14 | 5-8:30 p.m. | The Barrymore Theatre, 2090 Atwood Ave., Madison | $8 suggested donation | This fundraising event benefits Madison East High School Baseball Booster Inc. and includes a screening of “Major League” with snacks from Lao Laan-Xang.

Friday, March 15

KOGA Yoga | Friday, March 15 | 10:30-11:15 a.m. | Pinney Library, 516 Cottage Grove Rd., Madison | Free | Kids and caregivers can drop into this yoga session strategically timed before lunch and naptime.

Saturday, March 16

Fungus Among Us | Saturday, March 16 | 10 a.m. | Goodman Community Center, 3301 Atwood Ave., Madison | Free | Learn about mushrooms during this guided walk with fungi enthusiasts.
Doug Haynes Artist Talk and Reception | Saturday, March 16 | 1-3 p.m. | Neighborhood House Community Center, 29 S. Mills St., Madison | Free | Enjoy refreshments at this reception for Haynes’ “Public Art for the Community” exhibition.

Sunday, March 17

St. Pawtrick’s Day | Sunday, March 17 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Crazy Dog Mom, 161 W. Main St., Stoughton | Cost of purchase | Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with your dog with photo ops, games, and in-store discounts.
Drinking with Clint | Sunday, March 17 | 2-3 p.m. | Working Draft Beer Co., 1129 E. Wilson, Madison | $30 | Purchase tickets at the taproom for head brewer Clint to guide you through a flight of which current WDBC beers are most exciting to him.

Monday, March 18

David Landau Kids Show | Monday, March 18 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | The Harmony Bar and Grill, 2201 Atwood Ave., Madison | $5 | The whole family can enjoy an evening of Landau’s hits like “Icky Sticky Bubble Gum” and “Five Little Hot Dogs.”
Monday Group Run | Monday, March 18 | 5:45-6:45 p.m. | Movin’ Shoes, 528 S. Park St., Madison | Free | Run a few miles with locals at around a 10-minute mile pace.

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News Notes

Traffic

The Madison Police Department will have more patrols out focused on enforcing bicycle and pedestrian laws. With Madison being one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the nation, the police are urging residents to put away distractions while driving. (WMTV)

Seasonal

If you’ve been doing yard cleanup, the city will pick up brush on Monday, March 18. Place it out before 6:30 a.m. and be sure to brush up on the differences between brush and yard waste.

Community

There’s a flight of fancy happening at the Dane County Regional Airport. The annual “Flight of Lights” opens Friday, March 15, running daily along International Lane from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. through Sunday, April 7. This year’s lights pay tribute to first responders, the local medical community, and others.

Drink

Beer and sports, a match made in heaven. Potosi Brewery is teaming up with UW-Madison’s athletic department to release Varsity Golden Ale. Available mid-April, 20% of sales will be donated to the Varsity Collective in support of NIL opportunities.

Job

Noah’s Ark, the largest outdoor waterpark in the US, is looking to hire 500 employees before opening for the summer in May. A job fair is being held this Saturday, March 16 at 311 E. Lake Ave. in the Dells. Seasonal staff can live on-site, and benefits include free off-day admission, guest passes, and employee discounts. (Channel 3000)

Eat

The former Lane’s Bakery space might be filled soon. Taqueria Los Atlantes, with current locations on Raymond Road and in Verona, could fill the space at 2304 S. Park St. if Madison’s Community Development Authority approves. They meet today. (Wisconsin State Journal)

Sports

It’s down to the final four. The Madison Softball Team name will be either the Lake Muensters, Night Mares, Swamp Angels, or Thunder Chickens. You can vote for your favorite before the public unveiling at the Orpheum Theatre on Saturday, April 20.

Civic

Who will reign victorious — the MadCity Police or the Madison Fire hockey team? The public is invited to find out this Saturday, March 16 at the Madison Ice Arena from 2 to 6 p.m. Festivities include a community skate, and benefit Safe Communities Madison-Dane County. (Channel 3000)

Watch

There will be some ABC programming changes on channel 27 today through Saturday, March 16 due to the WIAA Boys Basketball Championships. Shows including “20/20,” “The View,” and some NBA games will either not air or move to a different channel. See the full schedule for more details. (WKOW)

Shop

Check out the top 100 deals for spring on Nordstrom Rack — hello, dresses, jeans, and cute sunglasses.*

Job

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Events

🗓️ Spring breakers

Spring break is just around the corner in Madison

street view of Madison Children's museum.

The Madison Children’s Museum has won the Governor’s Tourism Award for Service Excellence. | Photo by 608today

Madison Metropolitan School District’s spring break runs Wednesday, March 25-Sunday, March 31. Looking to keep your little ones busy while they’re out of school? We got you covered.

Creando Little Language Explorers, 750 N. Midvale Blvd.; 1716 Monroe St., Madison
Kids ages 4-8 with any level of Spanish fluency can enjoy a week of art, STEM activities, and games during this enchanted forest-themed day camp. Registration costs $370, and classes run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Madison Children’s Museum, 100 N. Hamilton St., Madison
Extended hours (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) will be in place Saturday, March 23-Saturday, March 30.

Monroe Street Arts Center, 1732 West Lawn Ave., Madison
Register or join the waitlists for the Spring Break Day Off Camps offered. Kids ages 5-10 are welcome for $185 with lunch supervision provided for $50/week for all-day campers.

Upham Woods, N194 County Rd N, Wisconsin Dells
For $300, kids in grades 1-6 will spend weekdays (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) exploring the outdoors while hiking, teambuilding, orienteering, and more. Registration closes Monday, March 18.

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The Wrap

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From the editor

Spring break is a great appetizer to get me excited for summer downtown. The lack of UW-Madison students on campus makes the weekend nightlife less hectic, and fewer students in the summer means a better chance at getting a seat at the Memorial Union.

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