Drought in Northern Marinette, Wisconsin

During the fall (Sep 1 - Nov 30), Wausaukee recorded 4.21 inches of rain and melted snow which was only 47% of normal. The weather pattern changed to a cold and snowy one during the 1st half of the month of December. Another stronger storm at the end of the month brought the monthly precipitation total closer to normal. Despite receiving the much-needed precipitation during the month, the northern half of Marinette County remained in Severe Drought (D2) throughout the month, except for an area from Niagara to near Pembine which was designated in Moderate Drought (D1).

The fall of 2025 (Sep 1 - Nov 30) went down in the records books considerably drier than normal. Precipitation totals at most locations were 40-60% of normal. The weather pattern abruptly shifted to a cold and snowy one for the first half of December. Another significant storm at the end of the month brought copious amounts of rain and snow, which brought the monthly total closer to normal. Any rain at the end of month ran off due to a frozen ground, where frost depths of 1 to 3 feet were recorded.