Do NOT be fooled by the more temperate weather we've been having. Winter is coming, and even when it's a milder year, it still definitely impacts life in Wisconsin. But, being in Wisconsin, we have become adept at dealing with it. Here are 10 thoughts all people from Wisconsin have when winter is coming.
1. Time to gather together all of my complete pairs of gloves.
Winter will be here before you know it. And if you’re wondering what to expect this winter in Wisconsin, you’re in luck. The Farmers’ Almanac recently released its long-range winter forecast.
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It’s been one heck of a year, and it looks like it will end with a bang – at least according to the Farmers’ Almanac 2024-2025 winter forecast. It just might not be the bang you're expecting.
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Now, Wisconsin is certainly no stranger to winter. The average seasonal snowfall in Wisconsin ranges from about 40-50 inches across central and northeast Wisconsin. The Vilas County snowbelt region gets over 100 inches!
For 2023/2024, the Milwaukee region received less than 20 inches of snow, which is 18 inches less than a typical Milwaukee winter. That still doesn't top the nearly snowless winter in Wisconsin back in 1968.
This year, the farmer's almanac winter forecast for Wisconsin is forecasting another mild and dry winter.
While the Snowbelt region will probably experience a typical winter in Wisconsin, the southern part of the state looks to be in for a relatively lackluster winter.
Hank Aaron State Trail and bridge over Lakeshore State Park, Milwaukee, America. Photograph taken at night in wintertime
Don’t throw away your shovels just yet. After all, this is Wisconsin, and winters in Wisconsin come with snow. Even if they are mild winters.
If you remember a few years ago, the Farmer's Almanac winter forecast was dubbed the Polar Coaster, as the season was supposed to be filled with ups and downs. The winter of 2020 was deemed the Winter of the Great Divide since the country was divided by wacky weather.
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The Farmers Almanac 2024 is calling this winter a "calmer, gentler winter." If that has you skeptical, keep in mind that the Farmers Almanac has an 80% success rate with forecasting the seasons, and they've been at it since 1792.
We Wisconsinites are no strangers to winters filled with extreme cold and lots of snow; however, this year, we might find ourselves waiting on a storm that may never come.
According to the Farmers’ Almanac, the entire Midwest can expect above-average temperatures and below-average snowfall.
Of course, one of the most popular things to do in the winter in Wisconsin is to check out all of the dazzling Christmas light displays. If you need some travel inspiration, check out some of our favorite winter towns in Wisconsin that truly come alive in the wintertime.
Just make sure you've got the winter essentials before the season starts.
So, what do you think about the Farmer's Almanac winter forecast for Wisconsin? Do you typically rely on the Farmers’ Almanac for weather predictions in Wisconsin? Tell us in the comments section.
Every year Wisconsin transforms into a breathtaking tapestry of reds, oranges, and yellows during the fall season. Locals and tourists eagerly anticipate the arrival of autumn foliage, making it the perfect time for outdoor enthusiasts, photographers, and leaf-peepers to explore the state. Predicting when fall colors will arrive in Wisconsin is an art and science that relies on a combination of factors. So, when do leaves change color in Wisconsin?
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SmokyMountains.com offers a Foliage Prediction Map using county level data to estimate when colors will peak in the Badger State and elsewhere in the United States.
Beautiful Yellow Maples line a country road in rural Wisconsin. http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk281/jennibyron/FallColorsBannercopy.jpg
Wisconsin’s size, diverse geography, and climate contribute to variations in the timing of fall foliage. If you’ve spent any time here you know that northern regions always experience peak colors earlier than southern areas.
Wisconsin boasts a variety of tree species, including maples, oaks, birches, and aspens. Each species has its own timeline for changing leaf colors.
Door County curvy road in Autumn with colorful leaves
The health of the trees and the soil in which they grow can influence the intensity of fall colors. Low summer moisture can impact fall colors.
In any year, fall in Wisconsin is beautiful. Places like the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest are likely to offer some of the earliest glimpses of autumn's magic with great colors in early October.
Next up will be prime time for central regions, including the picturesque Door County. Here, you can witness a symphony of reds, oranges, and yellows against the backdrop of Lake Michigan.
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Southern regions, including the Kettle Moraine State Forest, are anticipated to reach their peak later in October. Be prepared for a vibrant display that will delight leaf-peepers.
I’ll be all over Wisconsin this fall and I plan to enjoy every bit of this year’s fall colors. Will you?
