Old Farmer's Almanac Calls the Heartland Warmer and Wetter With Little Snow, While Farmers' Almanac Expects Cold, Snowy Spells Across the Great Lakes and Midwest

The Old Farmer's Almanac sees a warmer, wetter Heartland with little snow, while the Farmers' Almanac expects cold, snowy spells across the Great Lakes and Midwest.

The coldest temps in 6 months are moving in

With high temperatures running a good 15 to 18 degrees above normal for this time of year, today marked the fourth consecutive day this month with highs in the 60s or higher. That is the longest such streak in November since 2022. But the winds of change are blowing. While...

Wisconsin Weather Today: Lows Near 20 Tonight, Then 64 Monday

Western Wisconsin faces a chilly Friday night before temperatures climb into the 60s Monday.

Coldest Day in Six Months

The end of the workweek started off on a bit of a cold note. Temperatures this morning began in the low to mid-30s, with wind chills in the low to mid-20s. A mix of clouds and sunshine will stick around throughout the day, helping temperatures warm up, but only into the low to mid-40s. That will make today the coldest day we've seen in Northeast Wisconsin in six months!

Northeast Wisconsin groups launch long-term tornado recovery effort

MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) – Nearly 50 organizations across Northeast Wisconsin are working together to help families recover from this summer’s flooding and tornadoes. The Calumet, Outagamie and Winnebago Counties’ ‘Long-Term Recovery Committee’ announced the collaborative effort Thursday during a news conference in Menasha. The initiative brings together emergency management agencies, nonprofits, faith-based organizations and government […]

Feeling a lot more like Fall, a lot more blue skies going forward

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The milder weather from earlier in the week is gone, but so is the rain. After getting some much needed rainfall over the last four days, we are ending off the work week with sunshine. That being said, Friday morning will be chilly with temperatures starting out around freezing (if not, slightly warmer). We will have more clouds earlier in the day than later in the afternoon. Friday will also feature our coolest high temperatures we will experience for awhile. Winds will be lighter than they were on Thursday.

Sunshine Set to Return to NE Wisconsin

The latest from Storm Team 5… After another day with spotty rain showers we are in store for some drier conditions. Friday will remain mostly cloudy with highs only reaching the mid 40s but no rain is expected. Wind chills may be even lower with your feel like temps only reaching the 30s. Saturday will […]

First Alert forecast for Monday, November 2

November warmth before widespread rain

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - We’re enjoying a relatively quiet start to November across southern Wisconsin, with mostly cloudy skies and temperatures reaching the low to mid-60s Sunday afternoon. A few breaks in the clouds are possible, although sunshine may remain limited. Most communities should stay dry, with relatively light winds.

Mostly Dry Halloween Saturday for Chicago, Rockford, Milwaukee, and Gary as Showers Back Off With Only Light Rain Under a Quarter Inch

CHICAGO — The latest forecast data has backed off on the chance of showers for Saturday, October 31. Much of Halloween may end up dry across northern Illinois, southern Wisconsin, and northwest Indiana. Only light showers are possible at times. Rain totals in most areas are expected to stay well under a quarter inch.

A Dry and Mild Day Ahead

Staying cloudy with highs in the middle and upper 60s today. Rain chances return later Monday into Tuesday as the mild air continues. Unsettled weather may linger into the end of the work week before a dry weekend. MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Happy Sunday! It is the first day of...

Halloween, time change, and a new month

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - We’re heading through Halloween afternoon with mostly cloudy skies and scattered showers across southern Wisconsin. Temperatures will reach the upper 50s and lower 60s, with Madison climbing to around 59 degrees. A few additional showers remain possible, although there should be plenty of dry periods as conditions gradually improve.

Wisconsin Winter 2026-27 Weather Awareness: Fix Cars Before Snow

Tires, brakes, batteries and visibility checks can help Wisconsin motorists prepare for winter roads.

Major Pattern Flip Drops Highs Into the 40s and 50s Across Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay and Chicago as Strong Cold Front Ends the Summer Like Warmth in the Midwest

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN — The summer-like warmth across the Midwest is about to come to an end. The European model shows a big pattern flip arriving around Thursday, November 5. A strong cold front is forecast to send high temperatures down into the 40s and 50s across much of the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes. Forecast temperatures for that day show a sharp split across the front, with readings in the 30s and 40s across Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, while areas ahead of the front in Ohio and Indiana stay in the 60s. The exact timing could shift, but the idea of a major pattern change is gaining support across the latest forecast models.