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Wisconsin Climate Chronicles

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

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

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

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

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
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