Special Weather Statement
ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR MUCH OF SOUTHERN WI...
Clearing skies during the day Wednesday will lead to strong mixing
and thus relative humidities are expected to plummet to 15-25%
with very breezy winds (gusts to 40mph). This will lead to an
increased concern for fire weather.
From: Feb 18, 2026 06:36
Until: Feb 19, 2026 00:00
Special Weather Statement
A band of light snow this evening (expected accumulations up to
1/2 inch) will be followed by a period of freezing drizzle
tonight into early Monday morning. Expecting roads that are not
snow covered or treated to become slick with freezing drizzle.
Precipitation will end west to east early Monday morning.
Leave extra time for travel tonight and use extra caution, as
conditions may be slippery due to the combination of snow and
freezing drizzle.
From: Feb 02, 2026 00:15
Until: Feb 02, 2026 10:00
Special Weather Statement
A lake-effect snow band has moved onshore over Milwaukee County
and will move south-southwest into eastern Waukesha, Racine, and
Kenosha Counties. Expect a burst of heavy snow, quick
accumulations on roadways, and rapid reductions in visibility when
traveling into this snow band. Reduce speed and leave extra time
for travel.
From: Jan 30, 2026 17:24
Until: Jan 30, 2026 20:30
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast
Wisconsin.
* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Saturday 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 21, 2026 15:54
Until: Jan 24, 2026 18:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 35 to 42 degrees below zero expected. For the Cold
Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 29 degrees
below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast
Wisconsin.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to 1 PM
CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 PM Friday to
noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A few areas may see continued wind chills at
or below negative 30 degrees into Friday afternoon/evening.
Localized extensions to the Extreme Cold Warning may be needed.
From: Jan 23, 2026 19:00
Until: Jan 24, 2026 18:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 to 35 below
tonight into Saturday morning.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and northeast Wisconsin.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A Cold Weather Advisory may be necessary
Saturday morning after 9 am if wind chills remain colder than 20
below zero.
From: Jan 24, 2026 03:53
Until: Jan 24, 2026 12:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 33 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind
chills as low as 33 below expected.
* WHERE...Fond du Lac, Sheboygan, Green Lake, Marquette, Dodge,
Ozaukee, and Washington Counties.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 6 AM CST Saturday. For
the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM to noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 24, 2026 03:35
Until: Jan 24, 2026 11:45
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 31 below.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Wisconsin.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday.
* 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 24, 2026 03:35
Until: Jan 24, 2026 11:45
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 33 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind
chills as low as 33 below expected.
* WHERE...Fond du Lac, Sheboygan, Green Lake, Marquette, Dodge,
Ozaukee, and Washington Counties.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 6 AM CST Saturday. For
the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM to noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 24, 2026 03:35
Until: Jan 24, 2026 11:45
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 to 35 below
tonight into Saturday morning.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and northeast Wisconsin.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 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 21:07
Until: Jan 24, 2026 06:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 30 to 35 below zero through tonight. For the Cold
Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 29 below
zero expected Saturday morning.
* WHERE...Fond du Lac, Sheboygan, Green Lake, Marquette, Dodge,
Ozaukee, and Washington Counties.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 6 AM CST Saturday. For
the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM to noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 23, 2026 20:09
Until: Jan 24, 2026 04:15
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 30 to 35 below zero through tonight. For the Cold
Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 29 below
zero expected Saturday morning.
* WHERE...Fond du Lac, Sheboygan, Green Lake, Marquette, Dodge,
Ozaukee, and Washington Counties.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 6 AM CST Saturday. For
the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM to noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 23, 2026 20:09
Until: Jan 24, 2026 04:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 29 below zero
expected this afternoon through Saturday morning.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Wisconsin.
* WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday.
* 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 23, 2026 20:09
Until: Jan 24, 2026 04:15
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 35 to 42 degrees below zero expected. For the Cold
Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 29 degrees
below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast
Wisconsin.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to 1 PM
CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 PM Friday to
noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A few areas may see continued wind chills at
or below negative 30 degrees into Friday afternoon/evening.
Localized extensions to the Extreme Cold Warning may be needed.
From: Jan 23, 2026 06:00
Until: Jan 23, 2026 19:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 40 below, with
a few spots down to 45 below expected tonight. Daytime wind chill
readings Friday will briefly be around 25 to 30 below before
dropping again to around 30 to 35 below Friday night into Saturday
morning.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and northeast Wisconsin.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A Cold Weather Advisory may be necessary
Saturday morning if cold air lingers longer in the region.
From: Jan 23, 2026 03:15
Until: Jan 23, 2026 12:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 42 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very
cold wind chills as low as 33 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast
Wisconsin.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to 1 PM
CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 PM Friday to
noon CST Saturday.
* 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 02:39
Until: Jan 23, 2026 10:45
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 42 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very
cold wind chills as low as 33 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast
Wisconsin.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to 1 PM
CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 PM Friday to
noon CST Saturday.
* 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 02:39
Until: Jan 23, 2026 10:45
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
of 30 to 40 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously
cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and northeast Wisconsin.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight Thursday Night
to 1 PM CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday
afternoon through Saturday 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.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
From: Jan 21, 2026 19:31
Until: Jan 22, 2026 04:15
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
of 30 to 40 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously
cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and northeast Wisconsin.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight Thursday Night
to 1 PM CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday
afternoon through Saturday 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.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
From: Jan 21, 2026 19:31
Until: Jan 22, 2026 04:15
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 40 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch,
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 28 below possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast
Wisconsin.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight Thursday Night
to 1 PM CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday
afternoon through Saturday 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 21, 2026 19:47
Until: Jan 22, 2026 04:00
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 40 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch,
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 28 below possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast
Wisconsin.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight Thursday Night
to 1 PM CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday
afternoon through Saturday 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 21, 2026 19:47
Until: Jan 22, 2026 04:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and northeast Wisconsin.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 19, 2026 18:01
Until: Jan 20, 2026 12:15
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. 1 to 2 inches have fallen and additional snow
accumulations of 1 to 3 inches with totals approaching 3 to 5
inches overnight into Saturday morning.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Wisconsin.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
conditions.
From: Jan 17, 2026 02:09
Until: Jan 17, 2026 10:15
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4
inches.
* WHERE...Calumet, Manitowoc, Brown, Kewaunee, and Southern Oconto
County Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 3 PM CST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
From: Jan 10, 2026 08:30
Until: Jan 10, 2026 17:00
Flood Watch
Heavy rain may fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt
increasing. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical
levels.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
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 23:35
Until: Jan 09, 2026 10:00
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
Special Weather Statement
Water freezing on roads, along with patchy fog that may freeze on
surfaces, may cause some slick spots and black ice tonight into
Thursday morning. Untreated and secondary roads would be the most
vulnerable areas, along with bridges and overpasses. Slow down and
drive carefully into Thursday morning, and allow for extra
stopping distance between vehicles.
From: Jan 08, 2026 05:05
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
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation, primarily freezing rain, plus a little
snow and sleet. Ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch,
localized areas up to two tenths possible. Snow and sleet
accumulations of less than 1 inch expected.
* WHERE...Calumet, Winnebago, Brown, and Outagamie Counties.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on very slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Tuesday morning commute.
From: Jan 05, 2026 19:41
Until: Jan 06, 2026 03:45
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...Waushara, Calumet, Manitowoc, Winnebago, Brown, Kewaunee,
Menominee, Outagamie, Shawano, and Waupaca Counties.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
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...Waushara, Calumet, Manitowoc, Winnebago, Brown, Kewaunee,
Menominee, Outagamie, Shawano, and Waupaca Counties.
* WHEN...From 4 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
* WHAT...Light snow, sleet, and freezing rain. Total snow and sleet
accumulations of 1 to 2 inches in Kewaunee, along with northeast
parts of Menominee and Brown counties. Less than 1 inch of snow
elsewhere. Ice accumulations of a couple hundredths.
* WHERE...Waushara, Calumet, Manitowoc, Winnebago, Brown, Kewaunee,
Menominee, Outagamie, Shawano, and Waupaca Counties.
* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...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
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
Light to occasionally moderate snow continues to move into
southern Wisconsin late this afternoon, and will continue into the
early evening hours. Visibilities as low as three quarters of a
mile are possible in the steadiest snows. While accumulation will
remain minor, slick spots are possible on elevated and untreated
surfaces. Light freezing drizzle may mix in with snow to the
south and west of Madison, which could lead to additional slick
spots. Precip will begin to move south of the region after 8 PM.
Budget a few extra minutes of travel time if taking to the roads
through early evening.
From: Dec 30, 2025 22:42
Until: Dec 31, 2025 02:00
