Warm Pleasant weather! Halloween looks good.

on our land looking northwest towards Clayton on a Sunny Clear afternoon Oct 29th

the past day has been clear and Sunny which is perfect late fall weather! the weather was also perfect for photo taking this photo above in the South side of Clayton, most of the homes and buildings are covered by the trees.

Image from NWS

Warm Pleasant weather is in the forecast for the next few days! Including Halloween! a warm southwest flow will bring warm and sunny conditions to Northwest Wisconsin. Thursday Temperatures will be above average! highs will reach the low to mid 60s! and it looks like it will be sunny to partly cloudy! everyone should try to get out and enjoy the weather for Thursday but watch out for the ladybugs, they could be quite active! Thursday night looks much warm then it has been the past few nights. upper 30s to low 40s should be the overnight temps under clear to partly cloudy skies. The nice weather will continue for Halloween! High temps will be a little cooler then it will be on Thursday. High temps should reach mid to upper 50s with Mostly Sunny skies on Friday. for Tick or Treators on Halloween night, people should expect partly cloudy and dry conditions it will be a bit cooler then Thursday Night though. lows will reach into the low 30s south maybe some upper 20s north. Saturday looks like nice too Sunny to partly cloudy and low to mid 50s for highs

To Come, The weather will get a little more wet as we head into the first part of November on Sunday, with a chance of Rain showers and cooler weather. Enjoy the warm weather and have a good Halloween!!!

First snow of the season for some areas, Very cold tonight but Warming soon.

Image from NWS

Cold air is pouring into the area from the north. Tonight will be Very cold! low temperature's are expected to dip into the low 20s with some places dipping into the upper teens possible, still all of northwestern Wisconsin should have a deep freeze tonight. Starting Tuesday we will have Dry and warming conditions highs on Tuesday, under Sunny Skies should reach the low to mid 40s Tuesday night will still be cold and Clear with lows a bit warmer. mid to upper 20s. Sunshine should continue into Wednesday with highs reaching the low to mid 50s .

Light snow Oct 26th

Most places had there first snow of the season Yesterday, Clayton was one of them, it started as light rain then changed over to light snow in the afternoon but then after a few hours it changed back to rain. But later in the evening it changed over to sleet/ice pellets. not all places got there first snow but Osceola and New Richmond both reported snow.Sleet/Ice accumulation of our roof October 27th

Overnight the 26th We got sleet/Ice pellets which accumulated of rooftops, corners and some areas in the yard. This was the first accumulation of frozen preip type this season! the Sleet/Ice pellets that accumulated on the roof stayed most of Monday temperature's did not even get out of the 30s up here on our hill where cool northwest winds kept temps down, it felt much like November!Wind Damage October 26th

Wind in this system was not as gusty as I thought. the strongest wind actually happened around 9-10AM when we did get some very strong gusts. one short strong gust snapped this weeping willow branch right off, which nearly landed on my Thermometer ( the white pole) my Wind Gauge picked up a gust of 34MPH while most wind reported were around 35-40MPH here in Wisconsin Western Minnesota had reports of 55MPH from this system!

Sundays Snow Update

Image from NWS


The Strongest Cold front of the season so far, is about to push into Northwest Wisconsin late Saturday Night. likely bringing with it the First snow of the season. But for Snow accumulation, there should not be much accumulation due to the warm ground temps. but the ground may become whitened for some time. along with the Snow chances, will come Very windy conditions, northwest Winds may gust up to 45 MPH especially in the southwest areas. some wind gusts may even reach 50MPH. Temperatures during the day Sunday will struggle to reach even the upper 30s, it may feel much cooler with wind chills. so for Sunday Expect windy cold and snowy weather for all of the area. I will be taken photos!

Looking ahead Monday and Monday Night looks Very cold. highs will be in the Upper 30s to low 40s looks like it skies will be Cloudy to Partly Cloudy. Monday night could be the coldest night of the season so far, Under partly cloudy skies tempetures could get as cold as the low 20s.

System moving in Rain likely, Then MUCH Colder, Snow possible for the weekend

Image from NWS

A fairly large weather system will be moving across Wisconsin, A low pressure system will move from Iowa across eastern Wisconsin into Upper Michigan. Temperature will actually be warming up until Saturday then a Major cold front and weather system moves in, Saturday Night into Sunday. First I will talk about whats coming up for the next few days. As this system moves though Rain showers and Cloudy weather will be likely. Friday and Friday night seems to have the best chance for Rain showers. The low pressure system will pull in warm more mild air, highs will be in the upper 40s to low 50s. and lows in the upper 30s to low 40s. Saturday will be the warmest day, before the Major cold front moves in. Highs on Saturday should be in the low to mid 50s. with a chance of Rain.

Saturday night is when the Cold front and a weather system from Canada, will start to move in from the northwest. Temperatures will take a dive once the cold front goes though. also with this front will come very gusty Northwest Winds. lows on Saturday night will range. but should generally be in the low to mid 30s. there is a slight chance of Rain and Snow showers overnight. Sunday Will be Cold and Windy northwest winds could gust to 40MPH With Snow showers likely. with the best chance of Snow in the north. high temperatures will be slow to reach but only will be in the upper 30s to low 40s for Sunday. Sunday night, Snow chances continue. and low Temperatures will be cold they should range from the mid 20s to low 30s

This System has a better chance of bringing the First snowflakes of the season to Northwest Wisconsin people should prepare for colder temperatures and Snow this weekend into the upcoming week I will bring updates and photos if Snow falls in my area.
Here Is a photo Of my Bald Cypress Tree I would like to share. It's turned colors, This tree has been here for a year and a half, These trees are native to the South! looks like it can take Northern winter pretty well!

Cold Weather Pattern, A Snowy Winter?

Our Front Lawn October 20Th

Weather: Some of the coldest air of the season is over the area, a Cold Night is ahead for Monday night some places of the north could see temperatures as low as the mid 20s Cold, Below freezing weather is likely for all of the 6 county area. It looks like we are going into a cool weather pattern because it will remain cool though-out the week. Tuesday looks like the nicest day with Sunshine and highs in the low 50s, Wednesday a large weather system will begin to effect the area most of this system should slide off to the south. but it will bring a chances of Showers along with cool weather. Highs on Wednesday are only expected to be in the upper 40s to low 50s, but upper 40s are more likely for the high on Wednesday. Wednesday Night, it will be cold and wet with a chance of showers best chance of showers south, all areas will have temps in the mid 30s. The Cool cloudy weather will stay around into Thursday, highs will only be in the mid to upper 40s with the best chance of 50s south. it looks like this cool weather pattern will stay. with nigh time lows getting into the 20s and mid 30s every night though Thursday night.

Snowy Winter? A cold snowy winter ahead? it's nearing the End of October and normally most of Northwest Wisconsin gets at least half an inch of snow, by the 31st. So whats ahead for this winter? Only time will tell but, most forecasters are saying we will have a snowier then normal winter! Also forecasters are saying it we should have a cold winter also, with the coldest part of the winter earlier in the season. I will be watching this and bringing Snowfall reports data to my Blog be sure to check my Priep Totals! that's where my Snowfall information will be.

Very cold weather not too far to come? It looks like the weather could get Very cold in the next upcoming week. although it's still in the early forecasting stage it looks like HIGHS could be in the 30s in some places also it looks like we will have our first chance of SNOW with that cold air mass the chance is not high but the chance is there. This will be something to watch closely more on this to come!

Weekend Weather- Sunny- to Cloudy small chance of Rain.

Fall weather Oct 17Th 2008

There is a chance that there will be some Sunshine for Saturday! but it looks like it skies across Northwest Wisconsin will range from sunny to partly sunny so only some communities will see the sun, highs on Saturday should be in the mid to upper 50s. Saturday Night will be warmer then it has been the past few nights, it should be mostly cloudy for all of the 6 county area. lows will only fall into the low 40s. Sunday looks more cloudy and just a small chance of rain, but the chance for rain is not high and any chance of rain would be late in the day, so most communities will just see a Cloudy to partly cloudy Sunday, highs will range from the mid to upper 50s again. Sunday night will be cooler highs will be in the upper 30s across Northern Burnett and Washburn counties to the low 40s in Polk,Barron,Dunn and St Croix counties.

Looking ahead. Looks like a large system will be heading into the Midwest early next week. it could effect the weather here for Days, with rainy and much cooler weather, more on this later on. enjoy the weekend!

Drier and much Cooler. normal computer is down.

Golden Back walnut glowing in the morning sun October 14Th

There was a bit of sun this morning but now things have clouded over. Much cooler weather has moved into the area after a strong cold front moved though on Monday afternoon, which gave most areas about .30 of rain. Looking ahead it looks like a cool weather pattern will continue. with highs in the mid to upper 50s though Thursday, Then an even cooler day Friday highs in the low 50s! lows on Friday night, temps could be near freezing for many areas, before it warms back up a bit Saturday. lows will be in the mid 30s to low 40s, Fall colors are very eye catching this week yellow is the most popular color I've seen but there are some fiery orange in some soft maples. I've seen some very pretty colors on Prentice street in Clayton enjoy the fall colors!

My Forecast Guess My

Wednesday: partly sunny to partly cloudy, with a chance of rain for the southern areas, Highs in the low to mid 50s
Wednesday Night: partly cloudy to mostly cloudy Cool, with clearing later. lows in the low to mid 30s north where freezing temps are possible to upper 30s and low 40s south.
Thursday: mostly sunny to partly cloudy highs in the low to mid 50s
Thursday night: Partly cloudy to Cloudy lows in the upper 30s to low 40s with a chance of showers north.

My normal computer is down so that is why there is no forecast picture. hopefully it will be fixed soon. I will try to keep my blog as updated as possible!

peak color expected by this weekend, Fall color Photos, Weekend Wet forecast

Peak Fall Colors in maple trees along County road D in Clayton,WI


Fall colors are very high and are expected to be at peak color by Saturday. Earlier changing trees are already at peak. fall Color seems to be very vibrant this year across my area!! Other areas are near or at peak already. Rice Lake is reporting Peak colors as well as Luck. Grantsburg, Spooner Menomonie and Hudson are all near peak. This weekend will be a great time to get out there and enjoy all the fall colors! But, the forecast does call for Wet conditions so unfortunately you will have to enjoy the fall colors with a chance of Rain and Thunderstorms with a large Warm and Cold front system moving in from the west.

here is my forecast guess try to get out there and enjoy the peak fall colors! even with the wet weather!

Later to come? It could turn cold after Tuesday of next week. with highs only in the mid 50s as a strong cold front moves though on Tuesday more on this later.

Perfect fall color in maple trees this year!
Orange fall color in a soft maple tree.

Rainy and Cloudy, Sunny weather to come.

Rainy Fall weather October 7Th

We have had rain and clouds from a large system for the past 3 days. a Break is about to come. Clouds should begin to break up later tonight and Wednesday should bring mostly sunny skies, which should last into Thursday, even if it's not sunny it will be dry! with high temperatures in the low to mid 60s both days. From the rain most places picked up over 0.50 of rain with some places getting more like 1 inch my rain gauge picked up just over 1 inch. This rainy weather defiantly feels like fall!



Fall colors have really exploded over the past few days many trees are in color over 50% of the foliage has turned Oaks are turning red. Birch is turning Yellow and maples are orange and red but losing leaves fast! there is still green on the landscape, but we will be nearing peak very soon as trees are turning fast each day. Please keep checking back for my Fall Foliage report from Clayton. in southeast Polk County!




here is my forecast guess there should be at least some sunshine!

Frost report. but now turning wet?

Frosty field October 4th

the past two nights we have gotten frost. Thursday Night was the warmest of the two. places such as Rice Lake and Cumberland reached the upper 20s where they got a hard killing frost. Warmer in other areas Amery dipped to 35.F and Clayton ( my place ) 34.F Friday Night was the coldest of the two. most places has a killing frost, here at Clayton the entire corn crop was effected, also most annuals were effected in all the gardens at my place, the frost was defiantly a killing frost. the Growing season has now officially ended in most communities. here are some reports of low temperatures Friday Night across the area.

Frosty, now Wet Weather Ahead!
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Wet weather is ahead for Northwest Wisconsin. a very large system over the Western US Will eject into the Midwest, bringing showers and thunderstorms starting Sunday afternoon. Wet weather should last though most of next week. with a good chance of Showers and Thunderstorm everyday. with the wet weather it will be warmer with highs getting into the 60s and night lows staying in the upper 40s to low 50s

Special plant?

here is one of my plants that I thought would be interesting to share. this is a Geranium. which was giving to me by someone named Evelyn from Dallas,WI where she is a neighbor of my Grandparents. I believe this plant is at least 20 years old, bark has developed on the lower parts of the plant, and instead of being the shape of a bush, it has more of a small tree shape. what she would do is hang them from her garage in the winter and them plant them back outdoors in the summer! this year I'm going to try to overwinter it in the house, instead of drying them out because Last year I lost one.

More Fall color Cold Nights ahead

Fall Colors in Birch and Ash trees October 2nd


Cold nights are forecasted Tonight and Friday Night, Frost is likely and Freezes possible. low temperatures on Thursday night will be in the low to mid 30s across all of the 6 county area upper 20s are also possible in colder areas. the locations that have the highest chance for temperatures below 32.F Thursday night will be north and east of a line from Siren to Cumberland to Dallas and Sand Creek. Friday will be cool but it will be Sunny highs will be in the low to mid 50s Friday night will be the coldest night of the week! lows will be in the low 30s to upper 20s with the warmest areas being St Croix County where lows will be in the mid 30s. Places with the Highest chance of dipping below 32.F on Friday night will be north of a line from Sand Creek to Clear Lake to Osceola which includes all of Polk, Barron, Burnett and Washburn counties. and parts of Dunn county. Take in Any annuals or houseplants you want Freezing temperatures are likely
Fall color on a Soft Maple Tree October 2nd

The past few days cloudy weather is really help to make Fall colors show in the Clayton Area, I'm reporting 45% color, Birch Basswood,Maples and Ash trees are showing bright colors some Oak and Poplar trees are just starting to show a hint of color. Maple and Ash trees that turned early are losing leaves, I've already seen a few ash trees completely bare. Color is Widespread all across the areas of the northern counties Grantsburg is reporting 60% color Luck is reporting 55% color and Rice Lake is reporting 55% color I've seen the color at Rice Lake there is a lot of Orange and Yellow in that area. areas south a little less color. Menomonie and Hudson is reporting 30% color.


Forecast Guess. Don't forget to take your houseplants in Tonight and Friday Night

Trip to Madison.

State Capital Building Downtown Madison,WI October 1st

My trip to the world Dairy Expo in Madison was very fun, and interesting! I learned some new things about cows. I went with a friend that had no one else to go with so she took me! there were many things too look and at. And there was more then 3 of barns of dairy cows to look at, which were very clean! Views of the State capital building were real good from where I was, as you can seen in the photo above. while we took the Bus down there, I could see how the colors of fall were seen less and less. but there was a few ash trees turning there.

Cold night delayed until Thursday Night

Image from http://www.crh.noaa.gov/mpx/

Wednesday Night is looking warmer then first predicted, but if Skies clear it still Frost could still become possible. Wednesday is also looking like in will remain mostly cloudy, unfortunately. Wednesday night it will continue to be mostly cloudy. lows will be in the upper 30s to low 40s but could be cooler if skies clear. Wednesday night will be warmer but Thursday Night and Friday night are forecasted to be cold Thursday there is a very slight chance of Showers but Thursday Night it should clear up and lows temperatures will be in the low to mid 30s across the entire area, But places that hold cloud cover may stay warmer. Friday High pressure should Finally be in control and bring sunny skies Friday night is looking like the coldest of all! under clear skies temperatures could reach Freezing levels with frost likely! lows temps should range from the low 30s maybe some mid 30s in the extreme south. some places may dip as cold as the upper 20s more updates later.