Wisconsin Weather: Cold Front, Snow Chances, and Community Support

Significant Temperature Drop

• ❄️ A major shift in weather is occurring, with temperatures dropping dramatically from unseasonably warm conditions.
• 🥶 Today's highs were in the 40s to around 50°, but tomorrow's highs will struggle to reach 20°, a difference of about 30°.
• 💨 Northerly winds will gust up to 40-45 mph tomorrow, leading to wind chills in the single digits and teens below zero.

Snowfall Potential

• 🌨️ Scattered rain and snow showers are currently present in the northern parts of the state and western UP.
• ⚠️ A cold front moving south will bring a chance of patchy light snow or flurries tomorrow morning.
• 🗓️ More significant snowfall is expected Thursday night, with several chances for snow throughout the upcoming weekend and into next week.
• 📈 The winter season is off to a snowy start, running about 4 inches above normal and more than double last winter's accumulation by this time.

Community Partnership and Forecast Accuracy

• ✅ The forecast's accuracy has been highlighted through a "3-degree guarantee" initiative.
• 🤝 This initiative involved donating $100 to the Oshkosh Area Community Food Pantry for each day the actual high temperature was within 3° of the forecast.
• 💰 A total of $3,700 was donated to the food pantry through this partnership.
• 🎯 The food pantry serves the greater Oshkosh area, allowing guests to select needed items directly.
• 🎙️ The partnership was successful in keeping viewers engaged with NBC26 throughout its duration.