Blizzard

In three years, Wisconsin is set to join dozens of other states with statewide networks of weather stations that aim to provide faster and better reports to farmers. Thanks to more than $3 million in grant funding, the University of Wisconsin-Madison now plans to establish 90 sites to monitor weather and soil conditions throughout the…

As the second round of a historic winter storm begins to work its way through Wisconsin, weather warnings have been issued for the entire state. The National Weather Service said people in parts of central Wisconsin can expect between 10 and 15 inches of snow through Thursday afternoon, while those in far southern Wisconsin could…

Some areas of Wisconsin could see up to 20 inches of snow as meteorologists expect a winter storm to sweep through the state beginning Tuesday and lasting through Thursday. “This is not an instance where we can delineate northwest Wisconsin from central Wisconsin. This is a very large, widespread system that will affect all of…

The spray of dirty slush, fall-inducing ice and bone-chilling temperatures can make venturing outside treacherous in Wisconsin this time of year — especially on a bicycle. Yet some hearty folks bike throughout winter and feel rewarded. They save money on parking and bus fare, or get exercise and fresh air. “I bike because it’s easier…

A winter storm is plowing through Wisconsin, upending travel plans for people across the state before the holiday weekend. Gov. Tony Evers declared an energy emergency Thursday in case freezing temperatures and snow interfere with fuel delivery and weather-related power outages leave people without heat. “The health, welfare, and safety of our neighbors depend on…

Much of Wisconsin will likely see a white Christmas this year, but meteorologists are also expecting snowfall and cold temperatures to impact travel this holiday season. It’s not yet clear exactly how much snow is headed Wisconsin’s way, but the National Weather Service says the southern region of the state will likely get more than…

Tens of thousands of residents in northern Wisconsin were without power Thursday morning after a winter storm dropped more than a foot of heavy, wet snow in some areas. Xcel Energy reported more than 30,000 customers were without power in northwestern Wisconsin as of 8 a.m. Xcell spokesperson Chris Oullette said the snow caused extensive…

Blizzard and winter storm warnings remain in effect for the Duluth-Superior area and northern Wisconsin as some areas have already seen 10 inches of snow with more on the way. The Duluth office of the National Weather Service recorded 10.3 inches of snow as of noon Wednesday. “We’ve gotten absolutely pounded with snowfall today, seeing…

The northwestern region of Wisconsin is expected to get a wintry mix of freezing rain and sleet as early as Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning, according to the National Weather Service. The weather conditions are expected to create difficult travel conditions and both Douglas and Bayfield counties are under a winter storm warning. “Most of…

A snow squall last week and blizzard-like conditions this week in Wisconsin are reminding everyone winter is far from over — never mind the groundhog and any predictions based on the furry animal’s shadow. Late winter in Wisconsin can be a grab bag: Oftentimes beautiful; sometimes challenging; and occasionally downright dangerous. And when people hear…