Meteorologist Chad Franzen
@chadwsaw.bsky.social
Award winning Meteorologist & Web Director for WSAW and WZAW Television in Wausau, WI.
#Wausau is gaining almost 3 mins of daylight per day with over 10 hours of total daylight at this time.
On a "funner" note- our sunrise wil be before 7 am this Saturday, but will then become later than 7 am on March 8, as we fall back for daylight saving time! 😁
On a "funner" note- our sunrise wil be before 7 am this Saturday, but will then become later than 7 am on March 8, as we fall back for daylight saving time! 😁
February 10, 2026 at 5:56 PM
#Wausau is gaining almost 3 mins of daylight per day with over 10 hours of total daylight at this time.
On a "funner" note- our sunrise wil be before 7 am this Saturday, but will then become later than 7 am on March 8, as we fall back for daylight saving time! 😁
On a "funner" note- our sunrise wil be before 7 am this Saturday, but will then become later than 7 am on March 8, as we fall back for daylight saving time! 😁
It's National Teddy Bear Day Today and on this day, expect more clouds than sunshine throughout the day as temps remain in the lower 30s throughout the day.
Hold on to your hats, as it will become quite breezy throughout the daylight hours!
Latest-> www.wsaw.com/weather
Hold on to your hats, as it will become quite breezy throughout the daylight hours!
Latest-> www.wsaw.com/weather
February 10, 2026 at 2:55 PM
It's National Teddy Bear Day Today and on this day, expect more clouds than sunshine throughout the day as temps remain in the lower 30s throughout the day.
Hold on to your hats, as it will become quite breezy throughout the daylight hours!
Latest-> www.wsaw.com/weather
Hold on to your hats, as it will become quite breezy throughout the daylight hours!
Latest-> www.wsaw.com/weather
First Alert for wintry mix ending early Tuesday
First Alert for wintry mix ending early Tuesday
Milder temperatures return for the week with a winty mix possible Monday evening.
www.wsaw.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:05 AM
First Alert for wintry mix ending early Tuesday
Milder temps & an active weather pattern remain on track for the middle of February, with most highs in the 30s & 40s in the next few weeks.
While there are NOT many chances for snow throughout this weekend, more snow chances return next week.
Latest-> www.wsaw.com/weather
While there are NOT many chances for snow throughout this weekend, more snow chances return next week.
Latest-> www.wsaw.com/weather
February 10, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Milder temps & an active weather pattern remain on track for the middle of February, with most highs in the 30s & 40s in the next few weeks.
While there are NOT many chances for snow throughout this weekend, more snow chances return next week.
Latest-> www.wsaw.com/weather
While there are NOT many chances for snow throughout this weekend, more snow chances return next week.
Latest-> www.wsaw.com/weather
Both #Wausau & #Rhinelander are not running almost 10" below the seasonal snowfall at this point in the season, with little snow chances on the way for the next week.
Milder temps will melt some of the snowpack over central Wisconsin throughout the next week, as highs > 32°.
Milder temps will melt some of the snowpack over central Wisconsin throughout the next week, as highs > 32°.
February 10, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Both #Wausau & #Rhinelander are not running almost 10" below the seasonal snowfall at this point in the season, with little snow chances on the way for the next week.
Milder temps will melt some of the snowpack over central Wisconsin throughout the next week, as highs > 32°.
Milder temps will melt some of the snowpack over central Wisconsin throughout the next week, as highs > 32°.
🍕 Today is National #Pizza Day ... and if you had to pick from the 4 options below, which is more your jam?
I would pick all 4, but if you had to choose just one from the letters below, which would you go with?
Pretty sure I'm getting 🍕 for lunch today after this post! 😁
I would pick all 4, but if you had to choose just one from the letters below, which would you go with?
Pretty sure I'm getting 🍕 for lunch today after this post! 😁
February 9, 2026 at 4:50 PM
🍕 Today is National #Pizza Day ... and if you had to pick from the 4 options below, which is more your jam?
I would pick all 4, but if you had to choose just one from the letters below, which would you go with?
Pretty sure I'm getting 🍕 for lunch today after this post! 😁
I would pick all 4, but if you had to choose just one from the letters below, which would you go with?
Pretty sure I'm getting 🍕 for lunch today after this post! 😁
A First Alert for a chance of wintry precipitation in the north Monday
A First Alert for a chance of wintry precipitation in the north Monday
Potential for freezing rain/sleet/snow showers Monday
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February 9, 2026 at 4:29 AM
A First Alert for a chance of wintry precipitation in the north Monday
#SuperBowl Halftime #PuppyBowl has a new twist this year... this makes my ❤️ very happy!
https://www.wsaw.com/2026/02/08/not-just-pups-this-time-puppy-bowl-embraces-older-dogs/
https://www.wsaw.com/2026/02/08/not-just-pups-this-time-puppy-bowl-embraces-older-dogs/
February 8, 2026 at 10:31 PM
#SuperBowl Halftime #PuppyBowl has a new twist this year... this makes my ❤️ very happy!
https://www.wsaw.com/2026/02/08/not-just-pups-this-time-puppy-bowl-embraces-older-dogs/
https://www.wsaw.com/2026/02/08/not-just-pups-this-time-puppy-bowl-embraces-older-dogs/
The state of #Wisconsin never experienced a tornado 🌪️ in the month of February …that is until this date in 2024.
On February 8, 2024 - The Badger State had its first 2 tornadoes hit southern Wisconsin, with an EF-1 and a stronger EF-2 hitting in the late afternoon.
www.weather.gov/mkx/February...
On February 8, 2024 - The Badger State had its first 2 tornadoes hit southern Wisconsin, with an EF-1 and a stronger EF-2 hitting in the late afternoon.
www.weather.gov/mkx/February...
2024 February Severe Weather (Updated 2/15)
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February 8, 2026 at 7:26 PM
The state of #Wisconsin never experienced a tornado 🌪️ in the month of February …that is until this date in 2024.
On February 8, 2024 - The Badger State had its first 2 tornadoes hit southern Wisconsin, with an EF-1 and a stronger EF-2 hitting in the late afternoon.
www.weather.gov/mkx/February...
On February 8, 2024 - The Badger State had its first 2 tornadoes hit southern Wisconsin, with an EF-1 and a stronger EF-2 hitting in the late afternoon.
www.weather.gov/mkx/February...
A First Alert for a chance of wintry precipitation on Monday
A First Alert for a chance of wintry precipitation on Monday
Potential for freezing rain/sleet/snow showers Monday
www.wsaw.com
February 8, 2026 at 6:43 PM
A First Alert for a chance of wintry precipitation on Monday
First Alert for messy weather starting the work week
First Alert for messy weather starting the work week
Snow showers east Saturday night, risk of wintry mix Monday
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February 8, 2026 at 3:13 AM
First Alert for messy weather starting the work week
One week until #Valentine's Day and #Spring is just over 40 days away.
Whether or not you're excited for spring-time weather .. temps are going to slowly warm up in the next few days with most high temps in the 30s beginning Monday.
www.wsaw.com/weather
Whether or not you're excited for spring-time weather .. temps are going to slowly warm up in the next few days with most high temps in the 30s beginning Monday.
www.wsaw.com/weather
February 7, 2026 at 6:01 PM
One week until #Valentine's Day and #Spring is just over 40 days away.
Whether or not you're excited for spring-time weather .. temps are going to slowly warm up in the next few days with most high temps in the 30s beginning Monday.
www.wsaw.com/weather
Whether or not you're excited for spring-time weather .. temps are going to slowly warm up in the next few days with most high temps in the 30s beginning Monday.
www.wsaw.com/weather
🥶🥶 We did it!!!
#Wausau had another below 0° temperature this morning, bringing our season total to 21 days!
I would guess most of us probalby do not want to get to "average" in this category! 🥶🥶
Have an awesometastic weekend y'all!
Latest forecast-> www.wsaw.com/weather
#Wausau had another below 0° temperature this morning, bringing our season total to 21 days!
I would guess most of us probalby do not want to get to "average" in this category! 🥶🥶
Have an awesometastic weekend y'all!
Latest forecast-> www.wsaw.com/weather
February 7, 2026 at 3:28 PM
🥶🥶 We did it!!!
#Wausau had another below 0° temperature this morning, bringing our season total to 21 days!
I would guess most of us probalby do not want to get to "average" in this category! 🥶🥶
Have an awesometastic weekend y'all!
Latest forecast-> www.wsaw.com/weather
#Wausau had another below 0° temperature this morning, bringing our season total to 21 days!
I would guess most of us probalby do not want to get to "average" in this category! 🥶🥶
Have an awesometastic weekend y'all!
Latest forecast-> www.wsaw.com/weather
Gusty winds and dropping temperatures lead to a cold start to the weekend
A cold start to the weekend
Cold temps continue through Saturday morning
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February 7, 2026 at 3:47 AM
Gusty winds and dropping temperatures lead to a cold start to the weekend
A cold start to the weekend
A cold start to the weekend
Cold temps continue through Saturday morning
www.wsaw.com
February 7, 2026 at 3:46 AM
A cold start to the weekend
Temps and wind chills will continue to drop sharply this afternoon as the arctic air makes a quick return to central #Wisconsin.
Expect a cold start tomorrow morning with lows below 0°.
https://www.wsaw.com/2026/02/06/mild-start-friday-morning-with-breezy-much-colder-conditions-afternoon/
Expect a cold start tomorrow morning with lows below 0°.
https://www.wsaw.com/2026/02/06/mild-start-friday-morning-with-breezy-much-colder-conditions-afternoon/
February 6, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Temps and wind chills will continue to drop sharply this afternoon as the arctic air makes a quick return to central #Wisconsin.
Expect a cold start tomorrow morning with lows below 0°.
https://www.wsaw.com/2026/02/06/mild-start-friday-morning-with-breezy-much-colder-conditions-afternoon/
Expect a cold start tomorrow morning with lows below 0°.
https://www.wsaw.com/2026/02/06/mild-start-friday-morning-with-breezy-much-colder-conditions-afternoon/
First Alert Weather - The "winds of change" are knocking on #Wisconsin's Door, as the much colder temps begin to push in for the rest of the afternoon.
Early daytime highs were in the 30s, with temps continuing to drop into the teens before sunset tonight.
Latest-> www.wsaw.com/weather
Early daytime highs were in the 30s, with temps continuing to drop into the teens before sunset tonight.
Latest-> www.wsaw.com/weather
February 6, 2026 at 4:43 PM
First Alert Weather - The "winds of change" are knocking on #Wisconsin's Door, as the much colder temps begin to push in for the rest of the afternoon.
Early daytime highs were in the 30s, with temps continuing to drop into the teens before sunset tonight.
Latest-> www.wsaw.com/weather
Early daytime highs were in the 30s, with temps continuing to drop into the teens before sunset tonight.
Latest-> www.wsaw.com/weather
Central #Wisconsin temps this morning were the warmest we have experienced since mid January, with many morning highs in the 30s.
Temps will drop quickly this afternoon & especially overnight
https://www.wsaw.com/2026/02/06/mild-start-friday-morning-with-breezy-much-colder-conditions-afternoon/
Temps will drop quickly this afternoon & especially overnight
https://www.wsaw.com/2026/02/06/mild-start-friday-morning-with-breezy-much-colder-conditions-afternoon/
February 6, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Central #Wisconsin temps this morning were the warmest we have experienced since mid January, with many morning highs in the 30s.
Temps will drop quickly this afternoon & especially overnight
https://www.wsaw.com/2026/02/06/mild-start-friday-morning-with-breezy-much-colder-conditions-afternoon/
Temps will drop quickly this afternoon & especially overnight
https://www.wsaw.com/2026/02/06/mild-start-friday-morning-with-breezy-much-colder-conditions-afternoon/
❄️ Snow will quickly wind down by mid-morning as sunshine, windy & much colder temps arrive by the late afternoon. Temps are ~ 30° this morning & will drop to the teens by late afternoon.
https://www.wsaw.com/2026/02/06/mild-start-friday-morning-with-breezy-much-colder-conditions-afternoon/
https://www.wsaw.com/2026/02/06/mild-start-friday-morning-with-breezy-much-colder-conditions-afternoon/
February 6, 2026 at 12:15 PM
❄️ Snow will quickly wind down by mid-morning as sunshine, windy & much colder temps arrive by the late afternoon. Temps are ~ 30° this morning & will drop to the teens by late afternoon.
https://www.wsaw.com/2026/02/06/mild-start-friday-morning-with-breezy-much-colder-conditions-afternoon/
https://www.wsaw.com/2026/02/06/mild-start-friday-morning-with-breezy-much-colder-conditions-afternoon/
First Alert for additional snow showers, colder weather ending the work week
First Alert for additional snow showers, colder weather ending the work week
Another round of snow showers into early Friday
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February 5, 2026 at 11:27 PM
First Alert for additional snow showers, colder weather ending the work week
Today is #NationalWeatherPersonsDay ! Today commemorates the birth of this country's first weather observers, John #Jeffries. Read more-> https://www.weather.gov/cae/NationalWeatherpersonsDay
Have an awesometastic day y'all!
Have an awesometastic day y'all!
February 5, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Today is #NationalWeatherPersonsDay ! Today commemorates the birth of this country's first weather observers, John #Jeffries. Read more-> https://www.weather.gov/cae/NationalWeatherpersonsDay
Have an awesometastic day y'all!
Have an awesometastic day y'all!
Light snow showers will push through central #Wisconsin this morning with occasional slippery stretches on area roads throughout the mid-morning hours.
Temps wlll warm up today & tomorrow, before another quick shot of cold air arrives just in time for the weekend.
www.wsaw.com/weather
Temps wlll warm up today & tomorrow, before another quick shot of cold air arrives just in time for the weekend.
www.wsaw.com/weather
February 5, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Light snow showers will push through central #Wisconsin this morning with occasional slippery stretches on area roads throughout the mid-morning hours.
Temps wlll warm up today & tomorrow, before another quick shot of cold air arrives just in time for the weekend.
www.wsaw.com/weather
Temps wlll warm up today & tomorrow, before another quick shot of cold air arrives just in time for the weekend.
www.wsaw.com/weather
Light snow on Thursday & Friday
Light snow on Thursday & Friday
Snow on Thursday and potential snow showers or a wintry mix on Friday morning.
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February 5, 2026 at 3:49 AM
Light snow on Thursday & Friday
An active weather pattern continues to be on tap for the middle of this month, as warmer temps push into southern Canada.
This will bring more frequent snow chances across central #Wisconsin for the next few weeks.
www.wsaw.com/weather
This will bring more frequent snow chances across central #Wisconsin for the next few weeks.
www.wsaw.com/weather
February 5, 2026 at 2:38 AM
An active weather pattern continues to be on tap for the middle of this month, as warmer temps push into southern Canada.
This will bring more frequent snow chances across central #Wisconsin for the next few weeks.
www.wsaw.com/weather
This will bring more frequent snow chances across central #Wisconsin for the next few weeks.
www.wsaw.com/weather