Wisconsin Weather Forecast: 80s Return, Frost Risk, and Mother's Day Weekend

Current Weather Conditions

• 🥶 Today saw cooler temperatures across the region, with highs in the upper 40s to mid-50s near the lake and upper 50s to mid-60s inland.
• 💨 Northeast winds are gusting 30 to 35 miles per hour, contributing to a temperature drop of 15 to 25 degrees from yesterday.
• ☀️ Clear skies are expected tonight as a cold front moves south and high pressure builds in.

Frost and Growing Season

• ⚠️ A threat of patchy frost exists tonight, especially away from the Bay and Lake, with frost advisories to the west and east.
• 🌱 The Fox Valley typically sees its final frost between May 3rd and May 9th, marking the unofficial start to the growing season and time to plant annuals and vegetables.
• ❄️ Northern Okanto and Marinette Counties may experience their final freeze as late as early June.

Mother's Day Weekend and Next Week Outlook

• 🌸 Mother's Day weekend is expected to be sunny with temperatures in the upper 50s on Saturday.
• 📈 Winds will shift to the south and west by Friday, bringing warmer temperatures into the upper 60s to mid-70s.
• 🔥 The forecast predicts a significant warm-up with 80s returning for much of next week, a common occurrence for May.
• 🌦️ A slight chance of a shower or storm is possible early Saturday before the extended warm spell begins.