Wausau & Rib Mountain, WI

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English: The highest point on Rib Mountain is at the top of the rock formation nearest the tower

Today’s Forecast:

☀
54°F
High: 70° | Low: 47°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KAUW
Observed at: 12:40 am CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 3 mph | Humidity: 94%

Overnight:Patchy fog between 4am and 5am. Mostly clear, with a low around 47. East southeast wind around 3 mph.
Saturday:Mostly sunny. High near 70, with temperatures falling to around 68 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 3 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night:Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. East southeast wind 1 to 6 mph.

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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for hiking. High near 68°F. Low rain risk (8%).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for hiking. High near 70°F. Light wind (10 mph).

🚲 Biking

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for biking. High near 68°F. Low rain risk (8%).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for biking. High near 70°F. Light wind (10 mph).

⛺ Camping

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for camping. High near 68°F. Low rain risk (8%).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 99/100
Excellent for camping. High near 70°F. Light wind (10 mph). Cool overnight low (46°F).




About Wausau & Rib Mountain

Wausau and Rib Mountain give central Wisconsin a real elevation-and-trails outdoor identity. Hiking, mountain biking, parks, river activity, golf, events, and nearby forest recreation make the area a good fit for both quick outings and weekend plans.

Cooler conditions are often great for the mountain and trails, while warm, dry days can be ideal for biking, golf, parks, and time around town. Rain, wind, and storms matter most when you are on exposed overlooks or natural-surface trails.

Make the Most of a Wausau & Rib Mountain Day

Use the forecast to pick the kind of elevation you want. A dry, comfortable day may be perfect for Rib Mountain. A hotter or stormier day may call for lower-elevation parks, shorter trails, or indoor time in town.

Weather Tips for Wausau & Rib Mountain

Exposed overlooks and ridge trails can feel windier than town. Rain can make rocky, rooty, or steeper paths slick.

A few things worth watching before you head out:

  • Wind: Rib Mountain and overlooks can be noticeably windier than downtown.
  • Trail conditions: Rain can make natural-surface trails muddy, slick, or more technical.
  • Thunderstorms: Avoid exposed high points when storms are expected.
  • Heat: Start hikes and rides early during hot summer stretches.
  • Cool mornings: Spring and fall mornings can be ideal for longer trail days.

Plan Around the Conditions

Put the most weather-sensitive hike or ride into the best window, then keep parks, dining, museums, or town time for later. Wausau makes it easy to shift without losing the day.

7-Day Forecast for Wausau & Rib Mountain:

☀
54°F
High: 70° | Low: 47°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KAUW
Observed at: 12:40 am CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 3 mph | Humidity: 94%
Sat ⛅
70° 46°
0%
Sun ⛅
68° 50°
8%
Mon ⛅
73° 50°
2%
Tue 🌧
70° 56°
31%
Wed 🌧
69° 52°
53%
Thu 🌧
69° 48°
37%
Fri 🌧
68° --°
35%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

70° Sat 68° Sun 73° Mon 70° Tue 69° Wed 69° Thu 68° Fri

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

46° Sat 50° Sun 50° Mon 56° Tue 52° Wed 48° Thu 50° Fri

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 100 Sat 100 Sun 100 Mon 95 Tue 94 Wed 95 Thu 95 Fri
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: September 26, 2026 7:53 pm CDT