Meteorologist Chad Franzen
@chadwsaw.bsky.social
Award winning Meteorologist & Web Director for WSAW and WZAW Television in Wausau, WI.
#Winter Outlook Update [Nov 20]
Climate Prediction Center updated their winter outlook.
Due to the current status of LaNina & the Madden-Julian Oscillation, there is increasing likelihood of a "Sudden Stratospheric Event" for December, which would bring a colder weather pattern for early December.
Climate Prediction Center updated their winter outlook.
Due to the current status of LaNina & the Madden-Julian Oscillation, there is increasing likelihood of a "Sudden Stratospheric Event" for December, which would bring a colder weather pattern for early December.
November 20, 2025 at 9:39 PM
#Winter Outlook Update [Nov 20]
Climate Prediction Center updated their winter outlook.
Due to the current status of LaNina & the Madden-Julian Oscillation, there is increasing likelihood of a "Sudden Stratospheric Event" for December, which would bring a colder weather pattern for early December.
Climate Prediction Center updated their winter outlook.
Due to the current status of LaNina & the Madden-Julian Oscillation, there is increasing likelihood of a "Sudden Stratospheric Event" for December, which would bring a colder weather pattern for early December.
Happy National Name Your PC Day!
I think I'm going to call mine "overworked" today.. what would you name your computer today ____ ?
Mild conditions continue this weekend with changes arriving by #Thanksgiving.
https://www.wsaw.com/2025/11/19/more-fog-wednesday-night-with-warmer-temps-way/
I think I'm going to call mine "overworked" today.. what would you name your computer today ____ ?
Mild conditions continue this weekend with changes arriving by #Thanksgiving.
https://www.wsaw.com/2025/11/19/more-fog-wednesday-night-with-warmer-temps-way/
November 20, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Happy National Name Your PC Day!
I think I'm going to call mine "overworked" today.. what would you name your computer today ____ ?
Mild conditions continue this weekend with changes arriving by #Thanksgiving.
https://www.wsaw.com/2025/11/19/more-fog-wednesday-night-with-warmer-temps-way/
I think I'm going to call mine "overworked" today.. what would you name your computer today ____ ?
Mild conditions continue this weekend with changes arriving by #Thanksgiving.
https://www.wsaw.com/2025/11/19/more-fog-wednesday-night-with-warmer-temps-way/
First Alert Weather Update
Areas of fog will continue to be a concern over #Wisconsin throughout Thursday morning, with warmer conditions on the way for the upcoming weekend.
Things will change up before #Thanksgiving https://www.wsaw.com/2025/11/19/more-fog-wednesday-night-with-warmer-temps-way/
Areas of fog will continue to be a concern over #Wisconsin throughout Thursday morning, with warmer conditions on the way for the upcoming weekend.
Things will change up before #Thanksgiving https://www.wsaw.com/2025/11/19/more-fog-wednesday-night-with-warmer-temps-way/
November 20, 2025 at 1:11 PM
First Alert Weather Update
Areas of fog will continue to be a concern over #Wisconsin throughout Thursday morning, with warmer conditions on the way for the upcoming weekend.
Things will change up before #Thanksgiving https://www.wsaw.com/2025/11/19/more-fog-wednesday-night-with-warmer-temps-way/
Areas of fog will continue to be a concern over #Wisconsin throughout Thursday morning, with warmer conditions on the way for the upcoming weekend.
Things will change up before #Thanksgiving https://www.wsaw.com/2025/11/19/more-fog-wednesday-night-with-warmer-temps-way/
Just over a week away until #Thanksgiving and just over a month away until #Christmas...
Time flies when you're having fun right .... :)
Time flies when you're having fun right .... :)
November 20, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Just over a week away until #Thanksgiving and just over a month away until #Christmas...
Time flies when you're having fun right .... :)
Time flies when you're having fun right .... :)
First Alert Weather Wednesday Night update:
Areas of fog return tonight into early tomorrow morning as a few light showers or sprinkles will arrive before daybreak Thursday.
Your weekend & #Thanksgiving forecast-> https://www.wsaw.com/2025/11/19/more-fog-wednesday-night-with-warmer-temps-way/
Areas of fog return tonight into early tomorrow morning as a few light showers or sprinkles will arrive before daybreak Thursday.
Your weekend & #Thanksgiving forecast-> https://www.wsaw.com/2025/11/19/more-fog-wednesday-night-with-warmer-temps-way/
November 20, 2025 at 1:15 AM
First Alert Weather Wednesday Night update:
Areas of fog return tonight into early tomorrow morning as a few light showers or sprinkles will arrive before daybreak Thursday.
Your weekend & #Thanksgiving forecast-> https://www.wsaw.com/2025/11/19/more-fog-wednesday-night-with-warmer-temps-way/
Areas of fog return tonight into early tomorrow morning as a few light showers or sprinkles will arrive before daybreak Thursday.
Your weekend & #Thanksgiving forecast-> https://www.wsaw.com/2025/11/19/more-fog-wednesday-night-with-warmer-temps-way/
Locally dense areas of fog are possible over areas that received snowfall earlier today. Temps will drop well below freezing, so be on the lookout for icy spots on driveways, sidewalks in areas that are wet & untreated from earlier today.
www.wsaw.com/weather
Have a good evening
-Chad
www.wsaw.com/weather
Have a good evening
-Chad
November 19, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Locally dense areas of fog are possible over areas that received snowfall earlier today. Temps will drop well below freezing, so be on the lookout for icy spots on driveways, sidewalks in areas that are wet & untreated from earlier today.
www.wsaw.com/weather
Have a good evening
-Chad
www.wsaw.com/weather
Have a good evening
-Chad
November 19, 2025 at 1:33 AM
If you think our current 4:26 p.m. sunset is too early in #Wisconsin ... it could be worse!
#Utqiagvik #Alaska won't see a sunrise (or sunset) again for the next 2+ months!
#Utqiagvik #Alaska won't see a sunrise (or sunset) again for the next 2+ months!
November 18, 2025 at 9:45 PM
If you think our current 4:26 p.m. sunset is too early in #Wisconsin ... it could be worse!
#Utqiagvik #Alaska won't see a sunrise (or sunset) again for the next 2+ months!
#Utqiagvik #Alaska won't see a sunrise (or sunset) again for the next 2+ months!
Look for❄️reports ... for those that live south of WIS29 in central #Wisconsin, how much❄️ did you get at your location?
If you have pics, we would love to see them-> https://www.wsaw.com/page/weather-pictures/
Have an awesometastic day!
- Chad
If you have pics, we would love to see them-> https://www.wsaw.com/page/weather-pictures/
Have an awesometastic day!
- Chad
November 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Look for❄️reports ... for those that live south of WIS29 in central #Wisconsin, how much❄️ did you get at your location?
If you have pics, we would love to see them-> https://www.wsaw.com/page/weather-pictures/
Have an awesometastic day!
- Chad
If you have pics, we would love to see them-> https://www.wsaw.com/page/weather-pictures/
Have an awesometastic day!
- Chad
❄️❄️[11:30am Tue. Update] ❄️❄️
Slushy snow accumulations will slowly wind down throughout the early afternoon for areas along US Highway 10 over central Wisconsin as temps slowly push back into the mid 30s.
Sunshine & warmer temps return-> www.wsaw.com/weather
Have an awesometastic day!
Slushy snow accumulations will slowly wind down throughout the early afternoon for areas along US Highway 10 over central Wisconsin as temps slowly push back into the mid 30s.
Sunshine & warmer temps return-> www.wsaw.com/weather
Have an awesometastic day!
November 18, 2025 at 5:37 PM
❄️❄️[11:30am Tue. Update] ❄️❄️
Slushy snow accumulations will slowly wind down throughout the early afternoon for areas along US Highway 10 over central Wisconsin as temps slowly push back into the mid 30s.
Sunshine & warmer temps return-> www.wsaw.com/weather
Have an awesometastic day!
Slushy snow accumulations will slowly wind down throughout the early afternoon for areas along US Highway 10 over central Wisconsin as temps slowly push back into the mid 30s.
Sunshine & warmer temps return-> www.wsaw.com/weather
Have an awesometastic day!
If you have purchased a #Belkin portable power bank in the past several years, you may wanna give this a read.
https://www.wsaw.com/2025/11/17/popular-portable-power-banks-sold-walmart-target-amazon-tiktok-recalled-after-reports-fire/
https://www.wsaw.com/2025/11/17/popular-portable-power-banks-sold-walmart-target-amazon-tiktok-recalled-after-reports-fire/
November 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
If you have purchased a #Belkin portable power bank in the past several years, you may wanna give this a read.
https://www.wsaw.com/2025/11/17/popular-portable-power-banks-sold-walmart-target-amazon-tiktok-recalled-after-reports-fire/
https://www.wsaw.com/2025/11/17/popular-portable-power-banks-sold-walmart-target-amazon-tiktok-recalled-after-reports-fire/
👋 Bye Bye 👋 ... new pennies are no more.
Good or bad idea?
As a numismatist, I will miss them... but at the same time, I don't because it's one less thing to collect and make my fingers smelly! :)
Good or bad idea?
As a numismatist, I will miss them... but at the same time, I don't because it's one less thing to collect and make my fingers smelly! :)
November 12, 2025 at 10:15 PM
👋 Bye Bye 👋 ... new pennies are no more.
Good or bad idea?
As a numismatist, I will miss them... but at the same time, I don't because it's one less thing to collect and make my fingers smelly! :)
Good or bad idea?
As a numismatist, I will miss them... but at the same time, I don't because it's one less thing to collect and make my fingers smelly! :)
Look up for a repeat performance of the the Northern Lights tonight!
Last night's Auroras created somespectacular displays over Wisconsin and there is a good chance of seeing the lights again tonight.https://www.wsaw.com/2025/11/12/northern-lights-may-be-visible-wednesday-night-into-thursday/
Last night's Auroras created somespectacular displays over Wisconsin and there is a good chance of seeing the lights again tonight.https://www.wsaw.com/2025/11/12/northern-lights-may-be-visible-wednesday-night-into-thursday/
November 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Look up for a repeat performance of the the Northern Lights tonight!
Last night's Auroras created somespectacular displays over Wisconsin and there is a good chance of seeing the lights again tonight.https://www.wsaw.com/2025/11/12/northern-lights-may-be-visible-wednesday-night-into-thursday/
Last night's Auroras created somespectacular displays over Wisconsin and there is a good chance of seeing the lights again tonight.https://www.wsaw.com/2025/11/12/northern-lights-may-be-visible-wednesday-night-into-thursday/
Look up for a repeat performance of the the Northern Lights tonight!
Last night's Auroras created some breathtaking displays over Wisconsin and there is a good chance of seeing the lights again tonight.
https://www.wsaw.com/2025/11/12/northern-lights-may-be-visible-wednesday-night-into-thursday/
Last night's Auroras created some breathtaking displays over Wisconsin and there is a good chance of seeing the lights again tonight.
https://www.wsaw.com/2025/11/12/northern-lights-may-be-visible-wednesday-night-into-thursday/
November 12, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Look up for a repeat performance of the the Northern Lights tonight!
Last night's Auroras created some breathtaking displays over Wisconsin and there is a good chance of seeing the lights again tonight.
https://www.wsaw.com/2025/11/12/northern-lights-may-be-visible-wednesday-night-into-thursday/
Last night's Auroras created some breathtaking displays over Wisconsin and there is a good chance of seeing the lights again tonight.
https://www.wsaw.com/2025/11/12/northern-lights-may-be-visible-wednesday-night-into-thursday/
The #NorthernLights are still visible this pre-dawn morning as the clouds finally cleared out just after midnight.
Have pics to share? www.wsaw.com/ugc or share them via our WSAW News App!
-Chad
Have pics to share? www.wsaw.com/ugc or share them via our WSAW News App!
-Chad
November 12, 2025 at 11:48 AM
The #NorthernLights are still visible this pre-dawn morning as the clouds finally cleared out just after midnight.
Have pics to share? www.wsaw.com/ugc or share them via our WSAW News App!
-Chad
Have pics to share? www.wsaw.com/ugc or share them via our WSAW News App!
-Chad
Northern Lights [8:30pm update]
The lights are out tonight, but Mother Nature is NOT cooperating with the cloud cover tonight!
I won’t 💯 % give up on seeing them yet, as some gaps in the clouds will develop later tonight.
-Chad
The lights are out tonight, but Mother Nature is NOT cooperating with the cloud cover tonight!
I won’t 💯 % give up on seeing them yet, as some gaps in the clouds will develop later tonight.
-Chad
November 12, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Northern Lights [8:30pm update]
The lights are out tonight, but Mother Nature is NOT cooperating with the cloud cover tonight!
I won’t 💯 % give up on seeing them yet, as some gaps in the clouds will develop later tonight.
-Chad
The lights are out tonight, but Mother Nature is NOT cooperating with the cloud cover tonight!
I won’t 💯 % give up on seeing them yet, as some gaps in the clouds will develop later tonight.
-Chad
The Space Weather Prediction Center has upgraded the forecast to a Severe (G4) Geomagnetic Storm Watch.
While it will likley make the Northern Lights visible across quite a bit of the northern United States, our cloud cover tonight will be working against our ability to see them.
While it will likley make the Northern Lights visible across quite a bit of the northern United States, our cloud cover tonight will be working against our ability to see them.
November 11, 2025 at 9:41 PM
The Space Weather Prediction Center has upgraded the forecast to a Severe (G4) Geomagnetic Storm Watch.
While it will likley make the Northern Lights visible across quite a bit of the northern United States, our cloud cover tonight will be working against our ability to see them.
While it will likley make the Northern Lights visible across quite a bit of the northern United States, our cloud cover tonight will be working against our ability to see them.
"Only" $900M for the #MegaMillions tonight ? I would probably have to share some of it with the fine folks of central #Wisconsin if I hit the jackpot!
https://www.megamillions.com/
https://www.megamillions.com/
November 11, 2025 at 3:15 PM
"Only" $900M for the #MegaMillions tonight ? I would probably have to share some of it with the fine folks of central #Wisconsin if I hit the jackpot!
https://www.megamillions.com/
https://www.megamillions.com/
Thank you to all whom have served.. past, present and future... and to all of your families! This great nation would NOT be as great as it is today, without our Veterans.
Latest forecast-> www.wsaw.com/weather
Latest forecast-> www.wsaw.com/weather
November 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Thank you to all whom have served.. past, present and future... and to all of your families! This great nation would NOT be as great as it is today, without our Veterans.
Latest forecast-> www.wsaw.com/weather
Latest forecast-> www.wsaw.com/weather
Flurries & light snow showers will push through central #Wisconsin overnight, with a few locations picking up some minor accumulation.
Windy conditions remain for a majority of this week as more showers arrive -> www.wsaw.com/weather
Have an awesometastic night & Go #Packers!
Windy conditions remain for a majority of this week as more showers arrive -> www.wsaw.com/weather
Have an awesometastic night & Go #Packers!
November 11, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Flurries & light snow showers will push through central #Wisconsin overnight, with a few locations picking up some minor accumulation.
Windy conditions remain for a majority of this week as more showers arrive -> www.wsaw.com/weather
Have an awesometastic night & Go #Packers!
Windy conditions remain for a majority of this week as more showers arrive -> www.wsaw.com/weather
Have an awesometastic night & Go #Packers!
First Alert Weather update [Mon. 5:45pm]
Snow showers & flurries are possible before daybreak Tuesday, as the breezy & chilly temps continue the next few days.
Milder weather returns this week-> www.wsaw.com/weather
Have an awesometastic Monday evening & Go Pack GO!
- Chad
Snow showers & flurries are possible before daybreak Tuesday, as the breezy & chilly temps continue the next few days.
Milder weather returns this week-> www.wsaw.com/weather
Have an awesometastic Monday evening & Go Pack GO!
- Chad
November 10, 2025 at 11:45 PM
First Alert Weather update [Mon. 5:45pm]
Snow showers & flurries are possible before daybreak Tuesday, as the breezy & chilly temps continue the next few days.
Milder weather returns this week-> www.wsaw.com/weather
Have an awesometastic Monday evening & Go Pack GO!
- Chad
Snow showers & flurries are possible before daybreak Tuesday, as the breezy & chilly temps continue the next few days.
Milder weather returns this week-> www.wsaw.com/weather
Have an awesometastic Monday evening & Go Pack GO!
- Chad
Interesting way to break a tie .. I know they have done this in Wisconsin before and I thought they may have done something like this for Schofield maybe? I tried looking through our archives and didn't see it ... https://www.wsaw.com/2025/11/07/casino-style-card-draw-used-break-election-tie/
November 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Interesting way to break a tie .. I know they have done this in Wisconsin before and I thought they may have done something like this for Schofield maybe? I tried looking through our archives and didn't see it ... https://www.wsaw.com/2025/11/07/casino-style-card-draw-used-break-election-tie/
Not going to lie, I will miss seeing their take on long-term #winter outlooks ..
https://www.wsaw.com/2025/11/07/farmers-almanac-will-cease-publication-after-208-years-citing-financial-challenges/
https://www.wsaw.com/2025/11/07/farmers-almanac-will-cease-publication-after-208-years-citing-financial-challenges/
November 10, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Not going to lie, I will miss seeing their take on long-term #winter outlooks ..
https://www.wsaw.com/2025/11/07/farmers-almanac-will-cease-publication-after-208-years-citing-financial-challenges/
https://www.wsaw.com/2025/11/07/farmers-almanac-will-cease-publication-after-208-years-citing-financial-challenges/
It was 50-years-ago today, that the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank …
https://shipwreckmuseum.com/edmund-fitzgerald/
https://shipwreckmuseum.com/edmund-fitzgerald/
November 10, 2025 at 2:15 PM
It was 50-years-ago today, that the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank …
https://shipwreckmuseum.com/edmund-fitzgerald/
https://shipwreckmuseum.com/edmund-fitzgerald/