Frost depths hit near record for late December in Wisconsin
Frost depths across Wisconsin reach near record levels for late December with 1 to 2 feet common in west central areas and depths up to 48 inches in southern zones. Reports note persistent cold temperatures and limited snow cover driving the unusually hard frost, with soil temperatures ranging from 30 degrees at 6 inches to 43 degrees at 60 inches at the UW Lancaster site.
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Wisconsin
Uw-Lancaster
Seven Day Outlook Summary Prompted by Local Weather
The seven day outlook lists today’s high near 21 and low near 2. Daily averages hover around 11 with mild variation.
Weather records show historic low highs by date
Daily weather records list historical high and low temperatures for January dates from 1892 to 1977. Entries include H and L values with years and dates such as 1914 January 15 H 42 and 1898 January 16 L minus 32, reflecting notable extremes across decades.
Minnesota Faces Dire Moisture as Snow Cover Shrinks
Minnesota climatologists warn of dire moisture shortages after the driest fall in 143 years. Snow cover is scant in most of the state, with only 10 to 20 inches in the north and near zero in the Red River Valley and south, raising concerns of bitter cold snaps and deep frost while soil remains dry and late winter storms could alter conditions.
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Duluth
North Shore
Arrowhead
Red River Valley
Old Farmer Q and A on Spinning a Yarn
The reader explains the saying spinning a yarn means telling a tall tale and notes the old timers’ emphasis on yarn stretch. Also includes a home hint about a steel wool pincushion covered with fabric to sharpen needles and pins.
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Milwaukee
Somey
Wisconsin Fourth in Tornado Counts in 1979 Findings
Wisconsin ranked fourth in tornado occurrences with a state record 43 twisters in the prior year, trailing Texas 112 Florida 58 and South Dakota 52. Iowa 40 Nebraska and Indiana 38 Ohio 35 and Mississippi and Georgia 32 followed. National Weather Service preliminary stats cited by the National Severe Storms Forecast Center in Kansas City summarized the regional results.
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Ohio
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Georgia
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