How much snow is predicted in northern Wisconsin the Winter of 2024-2025?
- Pine&Dandy
- Oct 11, 2024
- 2 min read
Snow impacts every part of life, but no more than the snowmobiling, skiing and related business that help support these industries in northern Wisconsin during the Winter months.
Last Winter (2023-2024) saw little to no snow, and only about one day of snowmobiling, which can be crippling for a market and industry that needs and expects this activity to bring in visitors from all over.
So, what are the predictions for this upcoming Winter?
Based on the available search results, here's what we can say about the predicted snowfall for the 2024-2025 winter season in northern Wisconsin:
Snowfall Predictions
The snowfall predictions for northern Wisconsin in the 2024-2025 winter season are generally indicating below-average amounts:
- The Old Farmer's Almanac forecasts that precipitation and snowfall will be below average for the Upper Midwest region, which includes northern Wisconsin[4][5].
- The Farmers' Almanac predicts a "wet winter whirlwind" for the Midwest, suggesting more rain than snow in many areas[3].
- NOAA's Climate Prediction Center indicates that central Indiana is leaning towards above-average rainfall (40-50% probability) through winter, which may extend to northern Wisconsin as well[3].
Temperature Outlook
The temperature predictions are somewhat mixed:
- The Old Farmer's Almanac suggests that winter 2024-2025 will NOT be as cold as usual in the Upper Midwest[4][5].
- The Farmers' Almanac predicts periods of "frigidly cold" temperatures, particularly around early November and through November 11[3].
- NOAA's outlook shows equal chances for below and above average temperatures in the region from December 2024 through February 2025[3].
Timing of Snowfall
While specific amounts are not provided, some sources mention potential timing for snowfall:
- The Old Farmer's Almanac suggests the snowiest periods in the Upper Midwest may occur in late November, late December, mid- and late January, early February, and mid-March[4].
- The first heavy snowfall for northern Wisconsin is expected to come in late November, according to one local forecast[1].
La Niña Influence
A weak La Niña is anticipated to develop, which typically brings wetter conditions to the northern United States[2]. However, the specific impact on northern Wisconsin is not clearly stated in the search results.
It's important to note that long-range forecasts can be unreliable, and actual weather conditions may vary. As we get closer to the winter season, more accurate forecasts will likely become available.
Citations:
[1] https://k923.fm/snow-wisco-2024/
[2] https://snowbrains.com/noaa-winter-2024-25-early-forefcadst/
[3] https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2024/08/16/farmers-almanac-2024-2025-winter-forecast-midwest-indiana-noaa-climate-prediction-center/74797602007/
[4] https://www.almanac.com/winter-extended-forecast-farmers-almanac
[5] https://wxguys.ssec.wisc.edu/2024/09/23/forecast-winter-almanac/
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