Wisconsin Weather: End of Deep Freeze and Forecast for the Week

Record Cold and Warm-Up

• ❄️ Wisconsin experienced its earliest daytime high at or below zero in 30 years on Sunday, with the last occurrence on December 9th, 1995.
• 🌡️ While Saturday's high was -1 degree, Monday brought warmer temperatures, reaching 13-14 degrees in several locations.
• 💨 Windchills improved significantly from the -20s and -30s over the weekend to a much more manageable level.

Approaching Warm Front and Mixed Precipitation

• ☁️ High pressure has been in control, but a warm front is approaching from the south and west, followed by a cold front.
• 🌦️ Tuesday will see a dramatic temperature increase, with highs in the lower to mid-30s, ending the prolonged cold spell.
• 🌨️ A chance of light mixed precipitation, including rain, snow, or sleet, is expected Tuesday afternoon and evening as the cold front moves through.

Bumpy Weather Pattern Ahead

• 🎢 The next 5-7 days are expected to feature a "bumpy" weather pattern with significant temperature fluctuations.
• 📈 Winter officially begins on Sunday, with a forecast of highs in the mid-20s on Monday.
• 💰 The "3°ree guarantee" involves a donation to the Oshkosh area community pantry if the forecast high is within 3 degrees of the actual high, a condition met last week.