Northeast Wisconsin Weather Forecast: January Cold Snap and Community Support

January Weather Overview

• ❄️ January is climatologically the coldest month in Northeast Wisconsin, with normal highs between 25-27°F.
• 🥶 The first day of the month saw temperatures about 15°F below normal, with highs in the single digits and lower teens.
• 💨 Strong west to southwest winds contributed to significant wind chill factors, making it feel much colder, with readings as low as 7° below zero in some areas.

Snowfall and Upcoming Forecast

• 🌨️ Light snow was a significant story, with occasional bursts of moderate to heavy snow and beautiful "snow globe" flakes.
• ☀️ High pressure building in from the north and west will bring sunshine and gusty northwest winds (20-25 mph) for tomorrow, reinforcing the cold air.
• 🥶 Wind chills are expected to remain below zero for much of Friday, potentially reaching 10-20° below zero in the morning.
• 📈 Temperatures are forecast to warm into the lower 20s by Saturday and Sunday, with a potential "January thaw" following the cold blast.
• 📅 Another snow system is expected Sunday night into Monday morning, with a more significant system anticipated for Sunday night and Monday morning.

Community Pantry Partnership

• 🤝 The weather forecast includes a "3°ree guarantee" where if the predicted high temperature is missed by more than 3°, $100 is donated to a partner organization.
• 💖 The current partner is the Krivets Area Community Pantry, a full-service pantry run entirely by volunteers.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The pantry serves a wide range of individuals, from seniors to large families, providing food, meat bags, and other essentials, including a "backpack buddies" program for kids.
• 📈 Demand at the pantry has increased monthly since last summer, highlighting the growing need in the community.
• 💰 The donations from the weather forecast, typically between $400-$5000, significantly impact smaller pantries like Krivets, allowing them to purchase much-needed supplies.