Brooke Brighton

Feb 27, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Brooke Brighton

As high school students look at what colleges and universities they might want to attend after graduation, it's important to research different programs. What You Need To KnowSome schools do not provide meteorology programsA major or minor's title can vary between schoolsThere are supplemental programs that can be beneficialIt was my first semester of my junior year in high school when I started researching what colleges I might want to attend post-graduation.

Jan 23, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Brooke Brighton

When you were growing up, if you heard your local meteorologist forecasting a lot of snow for the next day, did you ever try to perform a snow ritual the night before to help make a snow day happen? Apparently, it’s a thing.

Jan 8, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Brooke Brighton

A winter storm will pack a punch for much of the Badger State heading into Tuesday. Let's break down everything we know. What You Need To KnowThe timing will be from late Monday into early WednesdayFocus is on areas farther south and eastWe'll deal with heavy snow and windy conditionsMost of Wisconsin will be under a winter weather alert of some sort through early Wednesday morning.

Dec 19, 2023 | spectrumnews1.com | Brooke Brighton

Will the weather be on your side to carry on the tradition this year? Let's take a look. What You Need To KnowWednesday and Thursday will be the best daysAreas farther south see rain on FridayIt's quiet again for Saturday, but rain returns Sunday p.m.As we head through the next couple days, the weather will be ideal for checking out those festive lights. We'll be mostly clear on Wednesday and cloudy on Thursday with evening temperatures in the 30s.

Nov 14, 2023 | spectrumnews1.com | Brooke Brighton

Wisconsinites know very well to make the most of summer, because soon after, snow returns to the state. But how soon does snow show up in the Badger State? What You Need To KnowTypically, the first measurable snow happens in NovemberMost viewers voted for November for the first snowWe can still see snow earlier than November in WisconsinBefore we discuss the stats and facts, I was curious to see when you, the viewers, expect to see the first snow in Wisconsin.