Heavy snow coats northern Wisconsin for the first time this season
WISCONSIN (WITI) -- Northern Wisconsin is getting its first serious dose of winter -- as several inches of snow fell on the region on Monday, November 10th.
Snow is on the way! Here is a list of things you can do to get your home ready
It's November and snow is coming!
Are you ready for winter? November 10th - 14th declared Winter Awareness Week
MADISON (WITI) -- – Governor Scott Walker has declared November 10th-14th as Winter Awareness Week in Wisconsin.The annual campaign, sponsored by Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM), its ReadyWisconsin preparedness program and NOAA’s National Weather Service (NWS), is to remind people to be prepared for winter conditions that could threaten their safety.“The number one thing to do: make sure you have an emergency supply kit in your car – it could save your life,” says Brian Satula, Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator.Winter storms are considered deceptive killers because most deaths are indirectly related to the storm.
Will we see propane shortages again this winter? Industry experts weigh in
APPLETON (AP) — As the summer winds down another heating season will soon arrive.
Preparing your home for winter: Things you can do yourself before it gets cold
It may still be summer -- but now is the time to start preparing your home for winter!
More money approved for winter road maintenance & salt...but how much?
MADISON (AP) — The Legislature's finance committee has agreed to give the Department of Transportation an additional $27.4 million to help county governments cover higher than expected winter road maintenance costs and salt purchases.The state reimburses counties for taking care of state roads.
Harsh winter is costing Wisconsin, and the state needs more money
MADISON (AP) — This year's harsh winter weather is causing the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to spend more than planned on plowing, salting and other expenses.The department next week will ask the Legislature to approve spending $27.3 million more than anticipated for expenses related to the long winter.The state contracts with counties to help maintain state highways in addition to county roads.
Wollersheim Winery says grapes "didn't stand a chance" this winter
SAUK CITY (AP) — The severe winter has resulted in significant crop losses for Wisconsin's largest winery.Wollersheim Winery owner Phillipe Coquard says he's used to Wisconsin winters, but his grape crop didn't stand a chance against this year's record-breaking stretch of below zero temperatures.
"We just can't do anything:" Cold, wet weather costs landscapers big bucks
MEQUON (WITI) -- It seems as though it's always something!
Trash frozen to the ground during winter making its way into Lake Michigan, rivers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Now that winter is in the rear-view mirror and temperatures are on the upswing, some are catching a glimpse of what all that snow and ice helped to conceal and hold in place on land -- litter in and around Lake Michigan -- and area rivers.
Huge ice shoves causing damage after this brutal, bitter cold winter
MENOMINEE, MICHIGAN (WITI) -- They sound horrible, and they do incredible damage.
Harsh winter leaves behind extensive, pricey damage to Sheboygan marina
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- From potholes in the roads to the conditions of our yards, winter has left its mark this year.
Storm brings nearly 18 inches of snow to NW Wis.
SUPERIOR (AP) — A spring snowstorm dropped nearly a foot and a half of new snow in some northwestern Wisconsin communities.The National Weather Service recorded 17.8 inches of snow near Superior and 17 inches near Ashland on Friday.
Lingering winter having an impact on little league teams
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Most of us can agree that it feels as though this winter will never end!
Light snow expected in southeast Wisconsin overnight
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Light snow or flurries are expected to move their way into southeast Wisconsin late Monday, March 24th.
After harsh winter, ice dams a huge problem for homeowners
DELAFIELD (WITI) -- This brutal winter is having an effect on people's homes!
Behind on your We Energies bill? There is help available
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The deep freeze may be over, but many will be feeling the financial effects of this harsh winter for months to come.
Winter's grip comes back to southeast Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A day after southeast Wisconsin basked in temperatures in the mid-50s, we're headed back to winter -- snow, cold temperatures and all.Here's a look at the FOX6 forecast for the next few days.
Expert says this is worst winter in terms of trash under snow
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We saw temperatures in the low to mid FIFTIES on Monday, March 10th -- and it was quite the reprieve from our bitterly cold winter.
DPW crews urge you to clear sewer drains to avoid flooding
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- Temperatures in the mid-50s on Monday, March 10th had many rejoicing after this long, harsh and bitterly cold winter!