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The Deadliest Wildfire in American History

On October 8, 1871, a devastating wildfire swept through northeastern Wisconsin—so devastating, in fact, that the disaster remains the deadliest wildfire in American history. It would later be known as the Peshtigo Fire, with a death toll ranging from 1,200 to 2,500 fatalities. Even with these jarring numbers, the tragedy is largely overshadowed by another event that occurred on the very same night : the Great Chicago Fire. The destruction unfolding around Peshtigo, however, was considerably deadlier. Within hours, homes, businesses, and vast stretches of forest had been consumed, leaving survivors struggling to comprehend what had happened. More than 150 years later, the catastrophe remains a disturbing example of how dangerous wildfires can truly get. A Disaster Years in the Making But how did such a deadly fire even erupt in Peshtigo? The story actually starts way back: long before the fire, Peshtigo had developed into a prosperous lumber town. Sawmills, woodworking factories, and railroad operations supported the local economy. However, it's not difficult to see that these industries also created dangerous conditions —case in point, that it would eventually lead to the most horrific fire in American history. It, of course, didn't help either that northeastern Wisconsin was experiencing

Peshtigo, WI · 1d

WSAW

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Strong El Niño expected this winter, could mean less snow in northern and central Wisconsin

Wisconsin · 21h

Country Herald

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Wisconsin Thanksgiving Travel: Snow, Ice Concerns Nov. 18–24

NOAA's latest outlook favors increased precipitation across Wisconsin as Thanksgiving travel approaches.

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Country Herald

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Wisconsin Weather Alert: Green Bay, WI Snow Nov 11-15

Northeastern Wisconsin Turns Colder as Rain Mixes With Snow Thursday Before Sunshine Returns Saturday

Green Bay, WI · 2d

CBS News

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Minnesota weather: Friday the 13th will be coldest night of the season so far, in low 20s

Minnesota · 3h

Minnesota Now

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Parts Of Northern Wisconsin Could See 3 Inches Of Snow This Week

Northern Wisconsin could see its first accumulating snowfall of the season, with up to 3 inches possible in parts of Iron and Ashland counties.

Wisconsin · 3d

WSAW

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Multiple outbuildings destroyed in Portage County fire

PORTAGE COUNTY, Wis. (WSAW) - Multiple outbuildings were destroyed in a fire in the Portage County town of Eau Pleine Friday morning. Multiple fire departments were dispatched to an address on the 3300 block of Cty Rd E just after 10 a.m. When crews arrived, four outbuildings on the property were on fire. The fire also spread to some nearby trees.

Portage County, WI · 7h

northernnewsnow.com

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Cold nights ahead, warming up next week

AFTERNOON/TONIGHT: This afternoon we will see mostly sunny skies in Minnesota, but more clouds and lake effect snow in Wisconsin. Tonight we will have mostly clear skies with light northerly winds. Lows will be in the teens and 20s. FRIDAY: On Friday we will continue to see mostly sunny skies....

Minnesota · 1d

Channel3000com News 3 Now

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Flurries possible tonight, staying dry and gradually warming

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WSAW

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Very strong El Niño forecast points to milder, less snowy winter

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - A very strong El Niño is forecast for this winter. Past strong and very strong El Niño winters in Wausau have had less snow than average. The categories from strong to very strong are based on how far above average water temperatures are in the eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean.

Wausau, WI · 21h

WFRV Local 5

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Winter tease continues into Friday

From Storm Team 5… Friday will start cool and cloudy, with temperatures in the upper 20s to low 30s°F. There’s a slight chance of light rain/snow showers or flurries early on (mainly before mid-morning), but little to no accumulation is expected for most of the Green Bay/Fox Valley area. Farther north or right along Lake […]

Green Bay, WI · 21h

NBC26

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A November Chill Is in the Air

Today’s weather felt more like early December than early November across Northeast Wisconsin. A cold front passed through the area yesterday afternoon, ushering in colder air. Highs topped out in the upper 30s to low 40s. Gusty northerly winds made it feel even colder under mostly cloudy skies. We also saw some lake-effect showers, with a few snowflakes mixed in.

Wisconsin · 1d

NBC 26 WGBA Green Bay

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30 years of weather and memories: Cameron Moreland celebrates milestone

Cameron Moreland is celebrating 30 years at NBC 26 this November, and he says he plans to stay another 30 more!

Wisconsin · 1d

WBAY Green Bay

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Habitat for Humanity, city of Menasha detail tornado recovery work as winter nears

MENASHA, Wis. (WBAY) - The Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity is working to prepare 100 tornado-damaged homes for winter, and the City of Menasha is adding staff and seeking funding to support rebuilding. Habitat announced Rock the Block 100 in September. The goal was to prepare 100 homes...

Menasha, WI · 2d

Fox11online.com

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Colder air to last through the weekend; mild weather returns next week

(WLUK) — Much colder air has moved into Northeast Wisconsin and it will last into the weekend. The chilly pattern is expected to last through Saturday with highs in the low 40s. Mild November weather returns next week. Today we'll see mostly cloudy skies with a high of 42.

Wisconsin · 14h

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Midwest “Snowicane” Talk Goes Viral as One Long-Range Forecast Shows a Thanksgiving-Week Storm Dumping Up to 20 Inches on Indiana and Ohio, but Forecasters Urge Caution

MIDWEST — Social media is buzzing after one long-range forecast showed a powerful winter storm sweeping across the Midwest just before Thanksgiving, with some jokingly calling it a “Category 1 snowicane.”. One viral post even quipped that the storm could take the next name on the Atlantic hurricane...

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NBC26

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Chilly, windy weather moves in with a few flakes possible

We’re going to wrap up the work week on a chilly note. A cold front moved through the area yesterday, shifting winds out of the north and ushering in a colder air mass that will stick around over the next few days. High temperatures this afternoon will struggle to...

Kewaunee County, WI · 1d

WFRV Local 5

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Spotty Snow Potential Reaches the Lakeshore

The latest from Storm Team 5… If you have spent the last couple months waiting for some cooler temps to arrive, your time has come! Thursday is another day with a wintry mix that remains spotty along the Lakeshore and the Northwoods. Daytime highs are only expected to reach the lower 40s. Friday ends the […]

Green Bay, WI · 1d

WBAY Green Bay

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Menasha tornado recovery work to prepare for winter

The Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity is working to prepare 100 tornado-damaged homes for winter.

Menasha, WI · 2d

WFRV Local 5

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Rain Showers Lead to a Wintry Mix

The latest from Storm Team 5… Rain showers have arrived and throughout the day we can expect these showers to remain as just rain as our daytime highs reach into the lower 50s. During the overnight hours as we cool down we can see these transition to a wintry mix. To stretch to the end […]

Green Bay, WI · 2d