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Our satellite is from the GOES-16. It is color enhanced by using a geocolor terrain background during the day and black marble city lights at night. The daytime satellite data is Visible satellite imagery, and nighttime uses Infrared bands. The bluish clouds are fog and low cloud. The whiteest clouds are the coldest, highest cloud tops.

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Current surface weather map around Clark County, WI

This surface map is from the HRRR computer model. It is a 1-hour forecast, updated hourly, which is a good estimate of the current surface conditions. This map shows the current high and low pressure centers, pressure isobar contours, wind streamlines and thickness contours. It also shows the currently depicted preciptiation estimates, although this should not be a substitute for actual live radar. The purple dashed contour is the 5400m thickness line, which is often a good proxy for the rain/snow line.

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Temperatures right now near Colby, Wisconsin

This is the latest surface temperatures as depicted by the HRRR computer model, updated hourly. Although these are not actual observations, this model is a very good representation of current conditions as it factors in observations, terrain and physics to give you more detailed temperatures in areas that do not have reporting weather stations. For the latest reports at specific locations, like in Colby, WI please see our current conditions data on the left and right side of this page, or go to our current conditions page.

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Surface wind speed map over Colby, WI

This map shows the latest HRRR computer model winds. This depiction of the current wind directions and speeds is an estimate from the computer model. For actual observations in Colby, WI, see the current conditions data on the left and right side of this page, or go to our current conditions page.

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Regional 24 hour rainfall expected near Colby, Wisconsin

This is a forecast of the amount of precipitation expected over the next 24 hours from the HRRR weather forecast model. This is only one forecast depiction, and you should check other models to get a better idea of what may happen. You can view this and other models in more detail on our main weather forecast maps page. There, you will also be able to look at forecasts beyond just 24 hours and look at forecasts out to as far as 16 days.

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Area snowfall accumulation expected around Clark County, Wisconsin

This is snowfall forecast, with amounts anticipated in the next 24 hours. This guidance is from the HRRR weather model. For more model forecasts out to 16 days, visit our main weather forecast maps page.

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These are Convective Outlooks from the Storm Prediction Center. Click to see Days 1-3 broken down into Tornado, Wind and Hail threats, as well as days 5-8 outlooks.

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Climate Summary
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Colby, Wisconsin Climate Summary

General Climate

    •   Colby, Wisconsin has a humid continental climate, with warm summers and cold, snowy winters.
    •   The average annual temperature is 43.6°F (6.4°C).
    •   The average annual precipitation is 32.4 inches (823 mm).

Summer

    •   The average summer temperature is 68.2°F (20.1°C).
    •   The average July high temperature is 81.9°F (27.7°C).
    •   The average July low temperature is 54.5°F (12.5°C).
    •   The average annual precipitation during the summer months is 11.8 inches (300 mm).

Winter

    •   The average winter temperature is 20.1°F (-6.6°C).
    •   The average January high temperature is 28.3°F (-2.1°C).
    •   The average January low temperature is 11.9°F (-10.6°C).
    •   The average annual precipitation during the winter months is 10.6 inches (269 mm).

Spring and Fall

    •   The average spring temperature is 43.6°F (6.4°C).
    •   The average April high temperature is 55.3°F (12.9°C).
    •   The average April low temperature is 31.9°F (-0.1°C).
    •   The average annual precipitation during the spring months is 8.5 inches (216 mm).
    •   The average fall temperature is 43.6°F (6.4°C).
    •   The average October high temperature is 55.3°F (12.9°C).
    •   The average October low temperature is 31.9°F (-0.1°C).
    •   The average annual precipitation during the fall months is 11.5 inches (292 mm).

Precipitation

    •   The average annual precipitation is 32.4 inches (823 mm).
    •   The wettest month is June, with an average precipitation of 4.5 inches (114 mm).
    •   The driest month is February, with an average precipitation of 1.6 inches (41 mm).

Snowfall

    •   The average annual snowfall is 48.8 inches (124 cm).
    •   The most snow falls in January, with an average of 11.6 inches (29 cm).
    •   The least snow falls in April, with an average of 1.8 inches (5 cm).

Extreme Weather

    •   Colby, Wisconsin is located in an area that is prone to severe weather, including tornadoes, hailstorms, and blizzards.
    •   The most common type of severe weather in Colby is tornadoes.
    •   The most common time for severe weather in Colby is during the spring and summer months.

Facts & Historical Information
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Natural History

    •   Colby is located within the Central Sands region, known for its vast pine forests and glacial lakes.

    •   The area was once home to the Menominee Native American tribe, who relied on the region's natural resources for sustenance.

    •   Colby Lake, a popular recreational spot, is a remnant of the Wisconsin glaciation.

Science

    •   Colby is home to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Colby, a branch campus specializing in environmental science and natural resources management.

    •   The campus features a 400-acre arboretum and research forest, providing opportunities for scientific study and conservation.

Personalities

  • Edward Colby:

    Founder of Colby, who established a sawmill and logging operation in the mid-1800s.

  • Dr. Frederick King:

    A prominent physician and naturalist who settled in Colby in the late 1800s. He established a museum of natural history, which later became the nucleus of the Colby Historical Museum.

  • John Muir:

    The famed naturalist and conservationist visited Colby in 1891 and described the surrounding forests as \

    • Tourist Attractions
    1.Rib Mountain State Park

    (10 miles from Colby): This park offers stunning views of the Wisconsin River Valley from the top of Rib Mountain, the highest point in Marathon County. There are hiking trails, a ski hill, and a scenic drive.

    2.Wausau Riverwalk

    (10 miles from Colby): This paved trail follows the Wisconsin River through downtown Wausau. It's a great place to walk, bike, or rollerblade, and there are plenty of restaurants and shops along the way.

    3.Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum

    (10 miles from Colby): This museum houses a collection of over 4,000 bird paintings and sculptures by renowned artist Leigh Yawkey Woodson. There are also rotating exhibits and educational programs.

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