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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

History of Hurricanes in Wisconsin

Posted on September 18, 2025

However improbable it may seem, Wisconsin isn’t completely immune to the impacts of hurricanes and tropical storms.

Posted in Climate Ed-ucation

Wisconsin’s Hottest Month: July 1936

Posted on September 10, 2025

Explore the setup that led to, the impacts of, and the innovations resulting from one of Wisconsin’s — and the nation’s — hottest months.

Posted in Blogs, Climate Ed-ucationTagged drought, heat, Records, summer, weather history

Sliding into September: Wisconsin Weather Outlook

Posted on September 2, 2025

Temperatures change significantly throughout the month: the beginning of September often feels more summer-like, while the end of the month can take on a brisk, autumn feel.

Posted in Blogs, Wisconsin Climate ChroniclesTagged Climate Outlook

Looking Back: 20 Years Since Wisconsin’s Largest Tornado Outbreak

Posted on August 18, 2025

Hundreds of homes were destroyed and thousands of lives impacted in a storm that many Wisconsin residents will never forget.

Posted in Blogs, Wisconsin Climate ChroniclesTagged Severe Weather, tornadoes, weather history

The Dog Days of Summer

Posted on August 12, 2025

The common summertime phrase has deeper roots in history than you may expect: all the way back to ancient Egyptian astrology.

Posted in Blogs, Climate Ed-ucationTagged heat, summer

Historic Flooding in Southeast Wisconsin: August 9 to 10, 2025

Posted on August 11, 2025

On August 9, 2025, torrential downpours caused the worst flash flooding event in southeast Wisconsin since 2008.

Posted in Blogs, Wisconsin Climate ChroniclesTagged Flood, Records

Winding Down Summer: Wisconsin August Weather Outlook

Posted on August 4, 2025

August is when Wisconsin usually begins its descent into fall: temperatures dip slightly and thunderstorms become less frequent.

Posted in Blogs, Wisconsin Climate ChroniclesTagged Climate Outlook

What Changes in Canada’s Wildfire Season Mean for Wisconsin

Posted on August 1, 2025

Wildfire season in Canada has worsened over recent years, due to shorter and drier winter seasons creating elevated drought conditions.

Posted in Blogs, Wisconsin Climate ChroniclesTagged air quality, health, wildfire smoke

Sizzling Summer Heat in Wisconsin

Posted on July 8, 2025

A full report of the hottest temperatures and heat indices recorded in the state of Wisconsin since the late 1800s.

Posted in Blogs, Climate Ed-ucationTagged heat, Records, summer
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