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Wisconsin’s Tornado Outbreaks

Posted on April 14, 2026

Take a look back at some of the more memorable tornadoes and tornado outbreaks in Wisconsin over the past few decades.

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

How Longer Growing Seasons Are Reshaping Wisconsin’s Gardens and Farms

Posted on April 9, 2026

While a longer growing season can allow for more planting time and the opportunity for new plant varieties, it also presents challenges.

Posted in Blogs, Climate Ed-ucationTagged agriculture, planting, spring

Springing into April: Wisconsin Weather Outlook

Posted on April 1, 2026

Though spring technically begins in March, April is often when it begins to look and feel like spring in Wisconsin.

Posted in Blogs, Wisconsin Climate ChroniclesTagged Climate Outlook

Wisconsin’s Mid-March Blizzard of 2026

Posted on March 23, 2026

Wisconsin caught a severe case of weather whiplash as the state braced for a blizzard less than a week after reaching 70-degree temperatures.

Posted in Blogs, Wisconsin Climate ChroniclesTagged winter

The Sweet Side of Wisconsin Forests: Maple Sap Tapping

Posted on March 5, 2026

Though known as America’s Dairyland, some corners of Wisconsin boast their ranking in a different industry: maple syrup production.

Posted in Blogs, Climate Ed-ucation

Mild March: Wisconsin Weather Outlook

Posted on March 3, 2026

As the seasons change this month, Wisconsinites can be kept on their toes with thunderstorms one day, followed by a snowstorm the next week. 

Posted in Blogs, Wisconsin Climate ChroniclesTagged Climate Outlook

Soggy Spring: Wisconsin’s Seasonal Weather Outlook

Posted on February 24, 2026

Spring is a welcome season of new beginnings, especially after a harsh winter! However, spring in Wisconsin hardly ever means a clean break from winter weather.

Posted in Blogs, Wisconsin Climate ChroniclesTagged Climate Outlook

Trends in Extreme Weather in Wisconsin

Posted on February 18, 2026

Wisconsin is no stranger to big weather fluctuations, but extreme temperature and precipitation have become more common in recent decades.

Posted in Blogs, Wisconsin Climate ChroniclesTagged climate, trend

How Wisconsin’s Climate is Changing

Posted on February 18, 2026

If you’ve lived in Wisconsin for a while, you’ve likely noticed big shifts in the state’s weather and seasons in recent decades. These changes are a result of Wisconsin’s climate becoming warmer and wetter over time.

Posted in Blogs, Wisconsin Climate ChroniclesTagged climate, trend

Wisconsin’s Most Extreme Cold

Posted on February 16, 2026

Since 1885, a handful of stations in the state have reported temperatures of -50 degrees, but only three have seen temperatures of -53 degrees or colder.

Posted in Blogs, Climate Ed-ucationTagged extreme cold, winter
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