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A Wicked Winter? Wisconsin’s Seasonal Weather Outlook

Posted on November 24, 2025

Since 1954, seventy-five percent of weak La Niña winters have brought more snow than usual to Wisconsin doorsteps!

Posted in Blogs, Wisconsin Climate ChroniclesTagged Climate Outlook, winter

What’s the Weather Like During Wisconsin’s Gun Deer Season?

Posted on November 21, 2025

As hunters across Wisconsin gear up for the gun deer season, many are watching the forecast — hoping for just the right conditions to keep deer moving and hands warm.

Posted in Blogs, Wisconsin Climate ChroniclesTagged Climate Outlook

Exploring Wisconsin’s Climate History

Posted on November 17, 2025

Climate change is often described in terms of degrees, inches, and percents — but what does it feel like for Wisconsin’s climate to shift over time?

Posted in Blogs, Wisconsin Climate ChroniclesTagged climate, climate change

Gales of November

Posted on November 5, 2025

Over the last 110 years, Wisconsin has experienced several memorable, often deadly, early November storms.

Posted in Blogs, Climate Ed-ucation

No Change November: Wisconsin Weather Outlook

Posted on November 3, 2025

November is often the beginning of the dreary season in Wisconsin, as clouds increase and a real chill settles over the region.

Posted in Blogs, Wisconsin Climate ChroniclesTagged Climate Outlook

The Apples of Wisconsin’s Eye

Posted on October 17, 2025

Apples are the most widely planted tree fruit in the Badger State, but the success of the harvest is highly weather-dependent.

Posted in Blogs, Climate Ed-ucationTagged agriculture, autumn, fall

The Peshtigo Fire: America’s Deadliest Wildfire

Posted on October 8, 2025

Wisconsin isn’t usually thought to be in danger of fires, yet the deadliest wildfire in America’s history occurred in northeastern Wisconsin. 

Posted in Blogs, Climate Ed-ucation

Early October’s Summer Heat

Posted on October 6, 2025

Wisconsinites haven’t been able to escape summer’s clutches, as July-like heat dragged through much of September and now into early October.

Posted in Blogs, Wisconsin Climate ChroniclesTagged autumn, October

Overheating October: Wisconsin Weather Outlook

Posted on September 30, 2025

October is a month of cooling temperatures and drying weather patterns. Some can even see their first flakes by the end of the month!

Posted in Blogs, Wisconsin Climate ChroniclesTagged Climate Outlook

Chasing the Fall Colors

Posted on September 24, 2025

Wisconsin is divided into two ecological zones, creating different shades of fall foliage in each region. The vibrancy and duration of those colorful shades is highly dependent on the weather.

Posted in Blogs, Climate Ed-ucationTagged autumn, fall
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