Meteorologist Chad Franzen

Meteorologist Chad Franzen

@chadwsaw.bsky.social

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

188 Followers 176 Following 1,167 Posts Joined Nov 2024
11 hours ago
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It's #Pi Day!
And yes, while it's a different kind of #pie, I what to know what your favorite flavor of pie is.
Not going to lie, my mother makes THE BEST #Apple Pie on the planet!

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11 hours ago
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Oh 🦌 #deer! Quite the herd running through this morning!

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1 day ago
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Central Wisconsin will likely see a historic snowfall beginning late Saturday night and continuing into Monday morning, as a major winter storm takes aim on Wisconsin.
Latest snow forecast -> https://www.wsaw.com/2026/03/13/first-alert-weather-day-sunday-into-monday-major-winter-storm-is-possible/Β 

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1 day ago
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National K9 Veterans Day
Thank you #veterans to all whom have served and a big thank you to their #K9, that they work with on a daily basis!
https://www.nationalpolicedogfoundation.org/post/national-k9-veterans-dayΒ 

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2 days ago
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First Alert Weather Day late Thursday into Friday for snow and ice Light to moderate snow possible late Thursday into Friday morning.

First Alert Weather Day late Thursday into Friday for snow and ice

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First Alert Weather Day late Thursday into Friday for snow and ice Light to moderate snow possible late Thursday into Friday morning.

First Alert Weather Day late Thursday into Friday for snow and ice

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3 days ago
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First Alert Weather Day for snow up north and wintry mix further south A wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain on Wednesday

First Alert Weather Day for snow up north and wintry mix further south

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4 days ago
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🌷 #Spring ... is getting closer! 🌷

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5 days ago
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Today's temps combined with this information, will probably have you getting a case of #SpringFever !
And while that is just about to settlle in, we'll be looking at a significant cool down this week with a taste of #winter returning!

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5 days ago
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Happy Monday to you! Hope you enjoyed the weekend!
Here's a look at some of the record highs for today across central #Wisconsin.
Just how close will we get to setting some new records- find out here-> www.wsaw.com/weather
Have an awesometastic Monday!

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6 days ago
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Anyone else feeling this way after losing that hour of sleep last night? That is, assuming you remembered to set your clocks ahead late Saturday night! :)
Have an awesometabulous rest of your weekend and enjoy the taste of #spring temps that continues for now.
Latest -> www.wsaw.com/weather

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6 days ago
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Which one below, is correct?
One of my #PetPeeves ... πŸ˜†

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1 week ago
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Milder start to week, monitoring snow risk in days ahead Near record highs Monday, then winter-like again

Milder start to week, monitoring snow risk in days ahead

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1 week ago
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#Daylight #Saving Time begins early tomorrow morning... don't forget to change your clocks and please replace your smoke detector batteries!

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1 week ago
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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˜„

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1 week ago
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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

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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

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1 week ago
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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

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1 week ago
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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

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1 week ago
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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!

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1 week ago
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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

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1 week ago
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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

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1 week ago
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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!

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1 week ago
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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

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1 week ago
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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 

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1 week ago
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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!

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1 week ago
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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!

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1 week ago
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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

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1 week ago
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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

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1 week ago
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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

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