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Sat, Oct 19 · Week 8 · Conference game

Wisconsin at Northwestern weather recap

WisconsinBadgers · 5-7 · Big Ten
23
atFinal
NorthwesternWildcats · 4-8 · Big Ten
3
Kickoff
Venue
Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, Evanston, IL
TV
BTN
The short answer

Wisconsin at Northwestern has been played. Final: Wisconsin 23, Northwestern 3. Measured kickoff weather is added within a week.

Kickoff forecast (final issued)

Forecast not available yet

Hourly forecasts reach 16 days out. No kickoff weather on record.

Typical October at the stadium: highs near 62°17°, lows near 48°9°, rain on 39% of days.

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Stadium

Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium

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Location
Evanston, IL
Surface
Turf
Roof
Open air
Field runs
north to south
Elevation
614 ft187 m
Map
Typical in October

Highs near 62°17°, lows near 48°9°. Rain on 39% of days, gusts over 30 mph on 38%, freezing on 2%. 10-year average.

Series history

First meeting in our records

Wisconsin vs Northwestern: full series weather history

Game-day weather history

Recent games at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium

Actual kickoff weather at recent games
DateGameFinalKickoff weather
Sat, Sep 19, 2026Colorado at Northwestern7–4168°20° · 0.52 in13.2 mm rain · 13 mph21 km/h gusts
Q&A

Wisconsin at Northwestern: questions fans ask

What was the weather at Wisconsin at Northwestern?

Wisconsin at Northwestern has been played. Final: Wisconsin 23, Northwestern 3. Measured kickoff weather is added within a week.

Does Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium have a roof?

No. Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium is an open-air stadium with an artificial turf field, so the weather plays a part.