January Thaw Ends: Wisconsin Weather Forecast and Cold Front Arrival

Current Warm Spell and January Thaw

• 🌡️ Temperatures are running 10-20 degrees above normal for mid-to-late January in northeast Wisconsin.
• ☀️ Today marked the sixth day of a 'January thaw' with highs above freezing, extending a period of unseasonably warm weather across the region and beyond.
• 📊 Highs reached the upper 30s and low 40s in Wisconsin cities like Manitowoc, Oshkosh, and Appleton, with similar warmth reported in Minnesota and the Dakotas.

Approaching Cold Front and Precipitation

• 🥶 A significant change is imminent as a cold front moves south through Canada, pushing towards Wisconsin.
• 🌨️ Tonight into tomorrow morning, expect a wintry mix of light snow, freezing rain, sleet, and rain, with the highest chance of all rain south of Green Bay.
• 💨 Gusty north and west winds, exceeding 30 mph, will accompany the front, increasing significantly by Wednesday.

Return to Typical January Weather

• 📉 The cold front signals a major shift in the weather pattern, with the jet stream set to buckle, returning conditions to more typical January-like temperatures.
• ❄️ By Wednesday, wind chills will drop into the single digits and teens below zero, with much colder high temperatures expected.
• 🗓️ Tomorrow is forecast to be the last warm day, with scattered showers possible before colder air arrives late in the day, transitioning to snow.

7-Day Forecast Outlook

• 🌡️ Tomorrow's high is predicted to be 42 degrees, with a forecast guarantee of donation to a local pantry if the high is within 3 degrees.
• 🥶 Wednesday and Thursday will see highs around 20 degrees, with much colder conditions prevailing.
• 📈 A brief warmup with accumulating snow is expected on Friday, followed by even colder weather into the following week.