Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below.
* WHERE...Marathon, Portage, Wood, Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Vilas,
Florence, and Forest Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 24, 2026 09:24
Until: Jan 24, 2026 15:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 38 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind
chills as low as 33 below expected.
* WHERE...Adams, Juneau, Crawford, Grant, Richland, Vernon, La
Crosse, and Monroe Counties.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the
Cold Weather Advisory, until midnight CST tonight.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 23, 2026 16:40
Until: Jan 24, 2026 03:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 39 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind
chills as low as 35 below expected.
* WHERE...Buffalo, Jackson, and Trempealeau Counties.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the
Cold Weather Advisory, until midnight CST tonight.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 23, 2026 16:40
Until: Jan 24, 2026 03:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 45 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very
cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected.
* WHERE...Adams, Juneau, Crawford, Grant, Richland, Vernon, La
Crosse, and Monroe Counties.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon
CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon to 9 PM CST
Friday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 23, 2026 18:00
Until: Jan 24, 2026 03:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 to 45 below, with
a few spots to 50 below expected this morning. Daytime wind chills
today will be around 25 to 30 below before dropping again to 30 to
40 below again tonight into Saturday morning.
* WHERE...Marathon, Portage, Wood, Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Vilas,
Florence, and Forest Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
From: Jan 23, 2026 09:19
Until: Jan 23, 2026 23:15
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 45 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very
cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected.
* WHERE...Adams, Juneau, Crawford, Grant, Richland, Vernon, La
Crosse, and Monroe Counties.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon
CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon to 9 PM CST
Friday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 23, 2026 06:00
Until: Jan 23, 2026 18:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 45 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind
chills as low as 34 below expected.
* WHERE...Buffalo, Jackson, and Trempealeau Counties.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the
Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to midnight CST tonight.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 23, 2026 09:09
Until: Jan 23, 2026 17:15
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 45 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind
chills as low as 34 below expected.
* WHERE...Adams, Juneau, Crawford, Grant, Richland, Vernon, La
Crosse, and Monroe Counties.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the
Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to midnight CST tonight.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 23, 2026 09:09
Until: Jan 23, 2026 17:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 45 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind
chills as low as 34 below expected.
* WHERE...Buffalo, Jackson, and Trempealeau Counties.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the
Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to midnight CST tonight.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 23, 2026 09:09
Until: Jan 23, 2026 17:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 45 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind
chills as low as 34 below expected.
* WHERE...Adams, Juneau, Crawford, Grant, Richland, Vernon, La
Crosse, and Monroe Counties.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the
Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to midnight CST tonight.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 23, 2026 09:09
Until: Jan 23, 2026 17:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 to 30 below.
* WHERE...Marathon, Portage, Wood, Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Vilas,
and Forest Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 to 30
minutes.
From: Jan 19, 2026 18:01
Until: Jan 20, 2026 00:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected. The
lowest wind chills will occur this morning, then again Tonight into
Tuesday morning.
* WHERE...Marathon, Portage, Wood, Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Vilas,
and Forest Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 19, 2026 08:01
Until: Jan 19, 2026 18:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 34 below expected.
* WHERE...All of southwestern and west central Wisconsin.
* WHEN...Until noon CST today.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 34 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 19, 2026 08:58
Until: Jan 19, 2026 18:00
Special Weather Statement
Light snow along with northwest winds gusting over 30 mph is
resulting in some blowing and drifting snow in open areas.
Visibility may be less than one mile at times. The blowing and
drifting snow may also make roads slippery for the morning commute.
If traveling this morning, be prepared for reduced visibility and
slick roads at times, especially in more open and less forested
areas. The gusty winds will begin to diminish by mid morning.
From: Jan 19, 2026 09:30
Until: Jan 19, 2026 15:00
Flood Watch
Heavy rain falling on frozen ground late this evening through the
overnight may lead to ponding and minor flooding in flood prone
areas. River rises are expected and some rivers may exceed their
banks. Ice jam flooding along rivers may be possible. The more ice a
river has on it, the higher the chance of an ice jam developing.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of central Wisconsin, including the following
counties, Adams and Juneau.
* WHEN...From 3 PM CST this afternoon through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in minor flooding of
low-lying and poor-drainage locations, including urban areas. Storm
drains and ditches that are clogged with ice and snow may lead to
flooding of adjacent roads. Minor flooding could occur on rivers,
streams and creeks, including the potential for ice jams.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy rain falling on top of snow and frozen ground will lead
to ponding and river rises.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Jan 08, 2026 16:41
Until: Jan 09, 2026 04:45
Flood Watch
Heavy rain late this afternoon through this evening will fall on a
melting snowpack and partially frozen ground and frozen rivers
leading to the quick runoff. Flows in some rivers will increase
quickly, leading to the potential of minor flooding and increasing
the potential for ice jams.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and
northeast Wisconsin, including the following areas, in central
Wisconsin, Marathon, Portage, Waushara and Wood. In east central
Wisconsin, Calumet and Winnebago. In north central Wisconsin,
Langlade. In northeast Wisconsin, Brown, Door, Menominee, Northern
Oconto County, Outagamie, Shawano, Southern Marinette County,
Southern Oconto County and Waupaca.
* WHEN...Through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in minor flooding of
low-lying and poor-drainage locations, including urban areas. Storm
drains and ditches that are clogged with ice and snow may lead to
flooding of adjacent roads. Minor flooding could occur on rivers,
streams and creeks, including the potential for ice jams.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rain may mix with snow over central and northern WI, which will
impact how much minor flooding occurs.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Jan 08, 2026 16:39
Until: Jan 09, 2026 00:45
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility 1/2 mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...In Minnesota, Wabasha County. In Wisconsin, Buffalo,
Jackson, and Trempealeau Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Jan 08, 2026 10:29
Until: Jan 08, 2026 16:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog and
freezing fog.
* WHERE...Portage, Waushara, Wood, Calumet, Manitowoc, Winnebago,
Brown, Kewaunee, Outagamie, and Waupaca Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
In addition, temperatures near or below freezing could result in
slippery stretches on untreated roads and surfaces.
From: Jan 08, 2026 08:01
Until: Jan 08, 2026 15:00
Special Weather Statement
Temperatures near or below freezing has resulted any untreated
roads, parking lots and sidewalks becoming slippery late this
evening. In addition, fog is being observed over parts of the
region, reducing visibility to a mile or less at times. Any fog,
in conjunction with wet road surfaces, could also result in
slippery stretches on untreated surfaces. Motorists are urged to
exercise caution during the morning commute and prepare for
changing road conditions. Even if the road looks wet, it could be
icy.
From: Jan 08, 2026 05:22
Until: Jan 08, 2026 11:00
Special Weather Statement
Fog is expected across the region this morning, reducing
visibility to a mile or less at times. The fog, in conjunction
with wet road surfaces from the rain yesterday, may lead to the
development of slippery stretches on area roads with temperatures
below freezing. Motorists are urged to exercise caution during
the morning commute and prepare for changing road conditions.
From: Jan 07, 2026 10:25
Until: Jan 07, 2026 13:30
Special Weather Statement
Fog will return to much of the region tonight, reducing visibility
to a mile or less at times. The fog, in conjunction with wet road
surfaces from the rain earlier this evening, may lead to the
development of slippery stretches on area roads as temperatures
fall back below freezing. Motorists are urged to excercise
caution this evening and prepare for changing road conditions.
From: Jan 07, 2026 03:40
Until: Jan 07, 2026 11:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations up to one tenth
of an inch.
* WHERE...Marathon, Portage, Waushara, Wood, and Lincoln Counties.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are expected, especially on
untreated roads. Gradual improvement is expected this afternoon as
temperatures warm slightly above freezing.
From: Jan 06, 2026 16:21
Until: Jan 06, 2026 21:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected this morning. Total ice accumulations
between one tenth and two tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...Portage, Waushara, Wood, and Waupaca Counties.
* WHEN...Until noon CST today.
* IMPACTS...Sporadic power outages and tree damage are possible due
to the ice. Plan on very slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Tuesday morning commute.
From: Jan 06, 2026 09:46
Until: Jan 06, 2026 18:00
Winter Weather Advisory
...WINTRY MIX WINDING DOWN ACROSS THE AREA...
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to
one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze.
* WHERE...Adams, Clark, Juneau, and Taylor Counties.
* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
From: Jan 04, 2026 23:28
Until: Jan 05, 2026 06:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations ranging from a dusting south up to two inches north,
and ice accumulations up to a tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...Marathon, Portage, Wood, Langlade, and Lincoln Counties.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While the precipitation will end early Monday
morning, road impacts may still occur into the Monday morning
commute time.
From: Jan 04, 2026 21:36
Until: Jan 05, 2026 05:45
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations ranging from a dusting south up to two inches north,
and ice accumulations up to a tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...Marathon, Portage, Wood, Langlade, and Lincoln Counties.
* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 3 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While the precipitation will end early Monday
morning, road impacts may still occur into the Monday morning
commute time.
From: Jan 04, 2026 16:48
Until: Jan 05, 2026 01:00
Winter Weather Advisory
...MIX OF FREEZING RAIN, SLEET, AND SNOW EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON...
.A winter system will move quickly east through the Upper Midwest
this afternoon, bringing with it a mix of freezing rain, sleet, and
snow to parts of southeast Minnesota, and from west-central into
north-central Wisconsin. Snow and ice accumulations will be minor,
but slippery surfaces and hazardous travel conditions are expected
to develop, especially where freezing rain falls. Use caution if
traveling this afternoon.
* WHAT...Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations around a light
glaze.
* WHERE...Buffalo, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, and Trempealeau
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible.
From: Jan 04, 2026 17:07
Until: Jan 05, 2026 00:00
Winter Weather Advisory
...MIX OF FREEZING RAIN, SLEET, AND SNOW EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON...
.A winter system will move quickly east through the Upper Midwest
this afternoon, bringing with it a mix of freezing rain, sleet, and
snow to parts of southeast Minnesota, and from west-central into
north-central Wisconsin. Snow and ice accumulations will be minor,
but slippery surfaces and hazardous travel conditions are expected
to develop, especially where freezing rain falls. Use caution if
traveling this afternoon.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet
accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations up to one tenth
of an inch.
* WHERE...Adams, Clark, Juneau, and Taylor Counties.
* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
From: Jan 04, 2026 17:07
Until: Jan 05, 2026 00:00
Winter Weather Advisory
...MIX OF FREEZING RAIN, SLEET, AND SNOW EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON...
.A winter system quickly moves through the Upper Midwest this
afternoon, bringing a mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow to
portions of southeast Minnesota and western into north-central
Wisconsin. Accumulations of both snow and ice will be minor, but
slippery surfaces and hazardous travel conditions are expected to
develop, especially where freezing rain falls. Use caution if
traveling this afternoon.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total ice accumulations
around a light glaze.
* WHERE...Buffalo, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, and Trempealeau
Counties.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible.
From: Jan 04, 2026 09:41
Until: Jan 04, 2026 22:00
Winter Weather Advisory
...MIX OF FREEZING RAIN, SLEET, AND SNOW EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON...
.A winter system quickly moves through the Upper Midwest this
afternoon, bringing a mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow to
portions of southeast Minnesota and western into north-central
Wisconsin. Accumulations of both snow and ice will be minor, but
slippery surfaces and hazardous travel conditions are expected to
develop, especially where freezing rain falls. Use caution if
traveling this afternoon.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around a light
glaze.
* WHERE...Adams, Clark, Juneau, and Taylor Counties.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to midnight CST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
From: Jan 04, 2026 09:41
Until: Jan 04, 2026 22:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Light snow, sleet, and freezing rain. Total snow and sleet
accumulations of 1 to 3 inches for Vilas, Oneida, and Langlade
counties, less than 1 inch elsewhere. Ice accumulations of a couple
hundredths.
* WHERE...Marathon, Portage, Wood, Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, and
Vilas Counties.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 3 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Snowy and slippery road conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While the precipitation will end early Monday
morning, road impacts may still occur into the Monday morning
commute time.
From: Jan 04, 2026 09:34
Until: Jan 04, 2026 17:45
Special Weather Statement
Light to moderate snow will continue across the area into early
this afternoon. Overall, snow amounts will be an inch or less in
most areas, but with the cold temperatures, the snow will lead to
slippery conditions on less traveled and untreated roads.
Visibility may be reduced to less than an mile at times. Exercise
caution when driving by increasing your following distance and
allowing extra time to reach your destination.
Snow will begin to taper off from north to south this afternoon.
Some light lake effect snow showers will linger this evening over
far northern Wisconsin.
From: Dec 31, 2025 15:45
Until: Dec 31, 2025 19:00
Special Weather Statement
Snow will continue across the area into early this evening. Overall,
snow amounts will be an inch or less in most areas, but with the
cold temperatures, the snow will lead to slippery conditions on
less traveled and untreated roads. Visibility may be reduced to
less than an mile at times. Exercise caution when driving by
increasing your following distance and allowing extra time to
reach your destination.
Snow will begin to taper off over central Wisconsin after 6 pm, but
not until after 7 or 8 pm over eastern Wisconsin. Some light lake
effect snow showers will linger most of the night over far northern
Wisconsin.
From: Dec 30, 2025 20:56
Until: Dec 31, 2025 02:00
Special Weather Statement
Snow and pockets of freezing drizzle will continue to move through
the region this afternoon and evening resulting in slick road
conditions in spots. The highest potential for freezing drizzle to
occur will be in locations near the Mississippi River. Motorists
should slow down and give themselves space between the car in
front when encounter snow covered or icy roads.
From: Dec 30, 2025 21:12
Until: Dec 31, 2025 02:00
Special Weather Statement
Snow is beginning to mix with freezing drizzle over central
Wisconsin. Expect this wintry mix to impact areas from Marathon
through Waushara counties, including Marshfield, Wisconsin Rapids,
and Coloma. Portions of I-39 and highways 10 and 29 may be impacted
by a wintry mix. The freezing drizzle and snow occurring with
temperatures well below freezing will lead to icy spots on untreated
roads, sidewalks, and other surfaces. Use caution if traveling this
evening by increasing your following distance and allowing extra time
to reach your destination.
Expect the snow and freezing drizzle to gradually diminish after 7
pm over central Wisconsin.
From: Dec 30, 2025 22:53
Until: Dec 31, 2025 02:00
