Madison, Wisconsin – Wisconsin enters the Feb 5–9 period under a divided temperature pattern, with near-normal conditions holding across the Driftless Region while colder-than-normal air settles in closer to Lake Michigan. Despite the contrast, precipitation chances remain limited statewide, keeping the risk for significant snow or rain relatively low during this stretch.
According to the National Weather Service and NOAA outlooks, colder-than-average air remains entrenched across the Great Lakes and eastern U.S., with the influence strongest near large bodies of water. In Wisconsin, this means areas closer to Lake Michigan, including Milwaukee and Kenosha, are expected to see below-normal temperatures, while western and southwestern parts of the state, including Madison, La Crosse, and the Driftless Region, trend closer to seasonal norms.
Along the lakeshore, daytime highs are expected to stay suppressed, with colder overnight lows and brisk winds at times adding to the chill. Farther west, temperatures will still feel wintry but less extreme, offering some relief compared to recent cold spells. Widespread accumulating snow is not expected, though isolated flurries are possible. The ongoing cold pattern comes after recent weeks in which nearly 100 temperature-related deaths have been reported across southern states, underscoring the dangers of prolonged exposure nationwide.
State officials urge residents to dress for changing conditions, protect exposed pipes, and use space heaters safely. The split temperature pattern is expected to persist through the period, with additional advisories possible if colder air expands farther inland.
