"Forecasting Visibility: Overcoming Cloud Cover for Solar Eclipse Viewers"

Wisconsin is anticipating a potential break in the clouds around 2:08 p.m. on Monday, April 8, the anticipated time of the solar eclipse. The eclipse will start at 12:50 p.m. local time, peak at 2:05 p.m., and end around 3:20 p.m. CST. A partial solar eclipse is expected, with viewers in southern areas of the state experiencing a greater percentage of coverage. Despite the grim cloud forecast, there's optimism for brief moments of sunshine during the eclipse, and high-level clouds may still allow for an unobstructed view. The WISN Weather Team will continue to monitor the shifting weather patterns in hopes that clouds will disperse in time for the eclipse.