National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

A warming trend continues through Monday, with periodic chances for scattered / isolated light rain showers and predominantly dry weather. Higher chances (50%) for showers and thunderstorms expected Monday afternoon and evening, with a cold front pulling through Monday night. Cooler conditions expected in the wake of the front Tuesday through Thursday, with temperatures moderating upwards by Friday.
Here are the climate summaries for April 2026 at Madison and Milwaukee. Both sites had their wettest April on record. Milwaukee had its 8th warmest April on record, and Madison had its 15th warmest April on record.