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Meteorologist Chad Franzen

@chadwsaw

Award winning Meteorologist & Web Director for WSAW and WZAW Television in Wausau, WI.

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Don't forget to do this before you go to bed tonight! #Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday morning and our clocks will go forward 1 hour !
Yes, we will lose an hour of sleep ... that's about the only downfall I see in DST starting every year! πŸ˜„

07.03.2026 14:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Times of showers, chance of strong storms into Friday night Fog, some showers, and a risk of strong storms

Dense fog early, strong storms possible late on Friday

07.03.2026 03:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Times of showers, chance of strong storms into Friday night Fog, some showers, and a risk of strong storms

Times of showers, chance of strong storms into Friday night

07.03.2026 03:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β˜‚οΈ Occasional showers & storms will push through central #Wisconsin throughout tonight, with some locations receiving 1"+ of rain by Saturday.
Warmer & #spring like temps return early next week, before a cold front ushers in colder temps Wednesday. β˜‚οΈwww.wsaw.com/weather

06.03.2026 18:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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National Oreo πŸͺ Day today!
It will get a bit soggy throughout the day, as showers & thunderstorms become more numerous throughout the evening.
While temps are cooler than the past few days, temps in the 40s are still 10Β° to 15Β° above average for early March www.wsaw.com/weather

06.03.2026 15:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Grab ->β˜‚οΈ before you head out for the day!
Expect light showers this morning with better chances for heavier rainfall and thunderstorms later today and especially tonight.
Few stronger storms may be possible far south, latest-> www.wsaw.com/weather
Enjoy the #spring storms today!

06.03.2026 14:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Snowmelting temps continue as rain pushes into central #Wisconsin throughout the day, which will lead to issues with higher/standing water along frozen bodies of water.
Some locations may pick up over 1.0" rain through Saturday.
Latest-> www.wsaw.com/weather

06.03.2026 13:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Times of rain & risk of strong storms Friday-Friday night Have the umbrella handy on Friday

Times of rain & risk of strong storms Friday-Friday night

06.03.2026 03:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#Snowmelt will accelerate (for areas that have it!) throughout Friday, as milder temps, rain and thunderstorms push through #Wisconsin.
There may be a few stronger storms possible south of WIS29, latest details-> www.wsaw.com/weather
Have an awesometastic Thursday night!

06.03.2026 01:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Very mild temps continue into early next week, with a stronger storm system ushering in much colder conditions for #Wisconsin toward the end of next week
The jetstream will remain active going into the middle of the month, bringing occasional #preslopitation to The Badger State
www.wsaw.com/weather

05.03.2026 21:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In case you haven't heard or seen, #WSAW just released our new, updated and awesometastic News App this morning!
Sleeker look, faster load times and MUCH MUCH More!
Get the links to #iTunes & #GooglePlay here-> https://www.wsaw.com/page/apps/Β 

05.03.2026 20:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#Muddy #Pawscast -
Additional snowmelt and eventually rainfall, will continue to keep paws muddy across central #Wisconsin ... fellow pet owners, make sure you have plenty of towels handy throughout the weekend!

05.03.2026 20:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#Spring is almost here! Does this make you πŸ˜„ or πŸ˜ͺ?
Either way, we're going to have some very spring-like temps (and #thunderstorms) in the next few days.
More changes are on the forecast horizon-> www.wsaw.com/weather
Have an awesometabulous Thursday!

05.03.2026 17:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#MeltMeter - More snow will continue to melt throughout the next few days, with many areas seeing less snow in piles by this weekend and rain moves through.
Plenty of 50s & a few 60s are possible early next week-> www.wsaw.com/weather

05.03.2026 15:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#Fog fog and more fog ... fog will be the main weather feature throughout the next several mornings, with eventually rain and thunderstorms on the way for Friday.
Please be careful traveling during the next several mornings!
www.wsaw.com/weather

05.03.2026 13:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mild temperatures continue as showers & storms return before the weekend Storms arrive later this week as temps cool off this weekend.

Mild temperatures continue as showers & storms return before the weekend

05.03.2026 03:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Almost full πŸŒ•!
Beautiful tonight.. let’s see some of your pics of tonight’s moon!
- Chad

05.03.2026 01:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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For those scoring at home, #spring officially arrives in just over 2 weeks, even though its going to feel quite a bit like spring for the rest of this week and into next!
www.wsaw.com/weather

05.03.2026 01:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Very warm conditions will continue throughout the early part of next week with a significant cool down on the way by next weekend.
We'll have chances for rain Friday and early next week, with a taste of winter returning by next Wednesday.
Latest-> www.wsaw.com/weather

05.03.2026 00:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#BREAKING ... Coach Lou #Holtz has passed away... always enjoyed everything he did through the years. Awesometastic coach and a fantabulous speaker... he will be missed.
Thank you for all you did coach!
https://www.wsaw.com/2026/03/04/lou-holtz-legendary-college-football-coach-dies-89/Β 

04.03.2026 22:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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As temps continue to warm up over #Wisconsin for the rest of the week, expect more running (and standing) water to occur as the snowpack dwindles away.
Keeping your storm drains clear of ice, slush, debris, etc. will help alleviate standing water issues in your area.

04.03.2026 20:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Recap of #meteorological #winter (December through February) ...
Overall, temps were very close to normal during the past 3 months, with our snowfall lagging a bit behind the average during that time.
Latest weather forecast-> www.wsaw.com/weather

04.03.2026 18:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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TV Transmission Tower - 1
Hot Air Balloon - 0
Watch this #video of this rescue at over 900 feet above the ground.
I'm afraid of heights, YIKES!
https://www.wsaw.com/2026/03/03/2-rescued-hot-air-balloon-that-got-stuck-communications-tower-900-feet-above-ground/Β 
Credit: Longview Fire Department/TMX

04.03.2026 16:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Warmer Wednesday:
Snow melting temps continue to pour into #Wisconsin for the rest of the week as temps return to the lower 50s across the area.
More snow melt = more areas of morning fog, so please be careful out there traveling the rest of the week during the morning hours!

04.03.2026 15:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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First Alert for a warming trend, upcoming morning fog & rain Spring-like weather

First Alert for a warming trend, upcoming morning fog & rain

04.03.2026 04:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#FOG returns the next several mornings...
Due to the snowmelt and likely rapid snowmelt the rest of the week, you can expect to encounter fog for most mornings for the rest of the week. Areas of dense fog, will be likely at times between 5am-8am Thursday & Friday mornings.

04.03.2026 00:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today is #Murphys #GoldenBirthday !
If you see this young #GoldenRetriever running around, please wish him a Happy Birthday!

03.03.2026 20:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#Muddy #Pawscast -
It's that time of year, where fellow dog owners get the joy and fun of having the occasional muddy paws, bellies, noses, etc.
Snow melting temps continue for the rest of the week-> www.wsaw.com/weather
Have an awesometastic rest of your Tuesday!

03.03.2026 19:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#Spring fever will probably get most of you this week as temps jump through the 40s and into the 50s later this week and especially for the weekend, as temps "heat up" over #Wisconsin.
Expect rainfall later this week as the snowmelt accelerates throughout the next 7-10 days.

03.03.2026 17:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Don't forget, #Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend with our first 7 p.m. or later sunset of the season arriving just over a week from now.
In addition, we'll have our first 12 hours of daylight day coming up in 2 weeks as we continue to gain 3+ minutes of daylight per day.

03.03.2026 15:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0