Events

The Wisconsin State Climatology Office hosts and participates in a variety of public events to help communities better understand local weather and climate, and the impacts on our state’s economy, agriculture, and recreation.

Sep
17

Weston Roundtable: What's Happening in the Wisconsin State Climatology Office?

This presentation will provide an overview the SCO, and its work in monitoring Wisconsin’s weather and climate variations.

September 17, 2026    
4:15 pm – 5:15 pm
Oct
15

Science on the Square

The State Climatology Office will be among other STEAM organizations hosting a table with interactive elements for kids.

October 15, 2026    
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Downtown Madison, Madison
Oct
17

Wisconsin Weather Festival

The Wisconsin Weather Festival brings together meteorologists, climatologists, and scientists from across southern Wisconsin.

October 17, 2026    
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Oct
21

Weather Night at Retzner Nature Center

The Planetarium will offer an immersive weather show; kids will try their hand at collecting weather data, and adults can learn about changes in Wisconsin’s climate.

October 21, 2026    
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Oct
27

Badger Talk: Warming Winters in Wisconsin

Join us for a Badger Talks presentation as part of Monona Public Library’s Eco-Action Tuesdays.

October 27, 2026    
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Nov
5

Science on Tap: Extreme Weather Night

The series provides a forum where the public engages experts in an informal, two-way conversation about important issues of the day.

November 5, 2026    
6:30 pm
Nov
17

Badger Talk: Weather Warnings

Join us for this Badger Talks presentation hosted by The Bend Theater.

November 17, 2026    
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Bend Theater, West Bend
Nov
19

North Central U.S. Climate and Drought Webinar

This ongoing webinar series provides the North Central U.S. with a monthly update on recent weather and climate events, and an outlook for the near future.

November 19, 2026    
1:00 pm
Dec
3

Think & Drink: Armistice Day Blizzard of 1940

Dr. Hopkins will use the 1940 Armistice Day Blizzard as an example of the many early winter storms that have passed across the Upper Midwest in November.

December 3, 2026    
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Dec
6

107th Wisconsin Farm Bureau Annual Meeting

The State Climatology Office will host a workshop on turning weather trends and forecasts into improved field decisions.

December 6, 2026    
8:30 am – 9:20 am