From historic blizzards and ice storms to record heat and tornadoes, it seems that February can throw nearly anything Wisconsin’s way.
Wisconsin Climate Chronicles
Looking Back: 15 Years Since the Groundhog Day Blizzard
Whether spring came early or a few weeks late, Wisconsinites had a fresh batch of winter to clear off their doorsteps that Groundhog Day.
Arctic Blast of January 22-25, 2026
A brutal blast of cold air surged into the Midwest from January 22 to 25, dropping temperatures to lows not seen in nearly seven years.
Wisconsin’s Top 10 Weather and Climate Events of 2025
2025 was a rollercoaster of a year in Wisconsin. Temperatures took wild swings, historic storms occurred, and precipitation patterns seemed unpredictable.
Shivering in the New Year: Wisconsin January Weather Outlook
With frigid temperatures and persistent gray skies, January is the true test of Wisconsinites’ perseverance.
Verifying History: How Records are Made
August 2025 brought disastrous flooding to Wisconsin as local rain gauges measured over a foot of rain, prompting the verification of a new state record.
Dynamic December: Wisconsin Weather Outlook
The entire state of Wisconsin ended the month of November with a few inches of snow on the ground, leaving many wondering if we’re in for a doozy of a winter season, or perhaps just a doozy of a December.
An Early Winter Wonderland: Wisconsin’s Late November Snows of 2025
Two separate storms brought huge amounts of snow to the state during the final week of November, creating a headache for Thanksgiving travelers across the Midwest.
A Wicked Winter? Wisconsin’s Seasonal Weather Outlook
Since 1954, seventy-five percent of weak La Niña winters have brought more snow than usual to Wisconsin doorsteps!
What’s the Weather Like During Wisconsin’s Gun Deer Season?
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.