Weather
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Milwaukee officials consider refunding snow removal fees after ‘frustration’ at December storm response
After a recent snow storm, some Milwaukee alders will discuss removing the snow removal fee following “widespread concerns” related to the plowing of streets across the city.
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Arctic blast brings biting cold across Wisconsin and much of the country
A blast of Arctic air is descending on a large span of the country this weekend, and Wisconsin residents can expect bitterly cold temperatures to linger into the middle of January.
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‘Don’t look for just one magic cure’ to your seasonal depression
The leading researcher on seasonal affective disorder and a mental health expert from UW-Madison discuss how to get yourself through the winter blues.
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Variable temperatures mean dangerous ice conditions
At least two people in southeast Wisconsin fell through the ice and had to be rescued last weekend.
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Cold weather on its way to Wisconsin
Wisconsinites can expect wind chills as low as -20 through -30 degrees Fahrenheit this week.
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After a tragedy, a weather expert warns of hazards on the ice
Joseph Moore, the warning coordination meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Duluth, spoke with WPR’s Robin Washington on “Morning Edition” about how to best determine if ice is safe to venture on, as well as preparing for an emergency if it isn’t.
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Warm, dry weather sparks hundreds more wildfires than normal
Wisconsin has seen around 250 more wildfires this year than the average for the last decade as the state faces high fire danger due to dry, warm weather.
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Wisconsin crop harvest is weeks ahead thanks to dry, warm weather
Harvest is at least two weeks ahead of schedule in the western Wisconsin counties of Chippewa, Dunn and Eau Claire.
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Wisconsin experienced the third warmest September on record
Steve Vavrus, Wisconsin state climatologist, said temperatures are due to both a warming climate and an unusual circulation pattern
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Volunteers from across Wisconsin respond to those impacted by Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene caused widespread flooding and damage across the southeast. The death toll passed 180 Wednesday, according to a report from CNN.