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.
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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.
The Polar Vortex
Blasts of Arctic air from the polar regions are typically responsible for Wisconsin’s most extreme cold conditions.
Wisconsin’s Winter (Wind) Chills
Any true Midwesterner knows that when it comes to winter weather, wind makes all the difference.
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!