Rain Soaks North-Central Wisconsin on Election Day
Showers stretch from Monday through Wednesday, with totals near an inch in many areas before drier, colder weather arrives.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Current Conditions
Rain fell across north-central Wisconsin on Monday and Tuesday, the day of Election Day, and continues on and off through Wednesday. Combined rainfall totals are close to or above 1 inch in many areas.
Why it matters
The steady rain and near-inch totals affect travel and outdoor plans across central Wisconsin during a midweek stretch. Forecasters expect the pattern to clear before a dry end of the week.
The forecast reports Tuesday wind gusts of 20-25 MPH and combined rainfall totals near 1 inch in many areas, though precise totals by location were not provided. Final accumulations and how they vary across the region remain unconfirmed.
The details
Showers fall on and off through Wednesday, with no severe weather expected on Tuesday. Highs on Tuesday reach the mid to upper 60s before cooling into the upper 50s and low 60s on Wednesday.
Timeline
Monday, Nov. 2: Rain begins across north-central Wisconsin.
Tuesday, Nov. 3: Election Day rain, with highs in the mid to upper 60s.
Wednesday, Nov. 4: Cloudy and rainy, with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s.
Thursday, Nov. 5: Early showers, with rain wrapping up later in the day.
Seasonal Patterns
This midweek rain follows the typical transition from late-autumn fronts into colder, drier early-November conditions across Wisconsin. Highs struggling into the 50s by the weekend fit the seasonal pattern of increasing frost chances as the region moves toward winter.
Drivers should expect wet roads and reduced visibility during Tuesday and Wednesday's rain, especially in areas that picked up near-inch totals. Residents planning weekend outdoor activities should prepare for cold, frosty mornings once the rain clears.
The takeaway
Plan for wet conditions through Wednesday and cold, frosty mornings by the weekend. Rain clears before a dry end of the week, so midweek errands and outdoor work may need flexible timing.
What happens next
Frost chances are expected to rise during morning hours at the end of the week, with highs struggling into the 50s by the weekend.
Further reading
For real-time observations, see Current Conditions in the Wisconsin section.
