Derrek Dalman

Meteorologist at WEAU-TV (Eau Claire, WI)

Meteorologist at WLAX-TV (La Crosse, WI)

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More seasonable conditions with a few showers and storms in the forecast

1 week ago | weau.com | Derrek Dalman

High pressure is located over the region this morning, resulting in clear skies and light to calm winds. In response, we are off to a chilly start with temperatures ranging from the 20s to the low 30s across Western Wisconsin. Mostly sunny skies and a light southeasterly wind on the backside of high pressure will lead to a nice warm up around our seasonable averages today as we’re expected to reach the upper 50s and low 60s.
One more windy and cool day before a mid-week warm up

1 week ago | weau.com | Derrek Dalman

Sun and clouds will continue to mix through the afternoon as northwest winds stay on the strong side at 15-20 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph possible. The blustery conditions will make it feel a bit colder out today, despite highs reaching the low 50s. A ridge of high pressure then builds in tonight, resulting in mainly clear skies as winds finally go light. It will be chilly as overnight lows drop into the upper 20s. The same ridge will slide over the state tomorrow before moving away to the east.
A few rain chances before a nice warm up into the weekend

2 weeks ago | weau.com | Derrek Dalman

An area of low pressure over Eastern Minnesota is on the move, tracking southeast into Illinois this afternoon before it exits the region completely. Clouds will continue to dominate as a result, and we’ll also continue with a chance for isolated to scattered rain showers through this evening. Given the gloomy weather, temperatures will likely struggle to reach 50 as light east-southeast winds prevail. Mostly cloudy skies stick around tonight as things begin to dry out.
Trading in the sunshine for rain chances the next couple of days

2 weeks ago | weau.com | Derrek Dalman

Mid and high-level clouds have filled in over the area this morning as a couple low pressure systems converge on the region. As a result, temperatures have stayed mild overnight with many locations in the 30s this morning. Mostly cloudy skies can be expected today, though some filtered sunshine is likely at times. A few scattered showers are possible as our systems draw closer, with the best chances for these appearing to be in the afternoon. Highs will be seasonable in the low 50s.
Closer to average temperatures return into the midweek along with shower chances

2 weeks ago | weau.com | Derrek Dalman

A large high pressure system has moved into the Upper Midwest this morning, resulting in clear skies and calm winds. In response, we are starting off our Tuesday on a chilly note as temperatures have cooled into the teens and low 20s across Western Wisconsin. Compared to this time yesterday, wind chill is not near as much of a factor. While you will want that winter coat early on, we will see some improvement during the day, with mainly sunny skies and temperatures rising through the 40s.
Milder conditions for some with some precipitation chances emerging the last few days of March

3 weeks ago | weau.com | Derrek Dalman

A warm front is advancing northward towards the Upper Midwest this morning, bringing an increase in moisture. As a result, clouds have developed with scattered showers and thunderstorms traversing parts of Western Wisconsin. The best chances for these will be this morning, and while any storms should stay sub-severe, small hail can’t be ruled out. Today will feature intervals of clouds and sunshine as our boundary continues pushing into the region.
Warming up as we trek through the last full week of March

4 weeks ago | weau.com | Derrek Dalman

A weak area of high pressure is sliding away to the east this afternoon as we continue under a mix of sunshine and clouds. Light westerly winds will prevail, and temperatures will climb ten or so degrees above average to the mid-50s. Clouds then take hold take hold tonight with a chance to see a few rain showers along/southwest of I-94 as a disturbance moves through the area. It will be a milder night as lows only cool to the mid-30s.
Sunshine returns today as temperatures gradually rise this week

1 month ago | weau.com | Derrek Dalman

We are in for a mainly sunny afternoon across Western Wisconsin as low pressure continues moving away to the east, while a weak high pressure system takes control to the northwest. Temperatures will climb to seasonable levels in the mid-40s, although breezy west-northwest winds will make it feel a bit colder with the wind chill. Outside of a few passing clouds tonight, skies will be mostly clear as winds go light from the north and northwest.
Slight warm-up for the end of the week, with a chance of snow and rain Sunday for northern areas

1 month ago | weau.com | Derrek Dalman

Scattered clouds are working into the area this morning as a low pressure system resides over the Northern Plains, while a cold front is positioned to the northwest. With gentle breeze from the south, temperatures have remained elevated in the 30s through much of the night. The work week wraps up with partly to mostly cloudy skies as the front passes through this afternoon. While moisture will be limited, it appears we could see a few stray showers develop along the boundary later today.
Quiet and closer to average for the first day of astronomical spring

1 month ago | weau.com | Derrek Dalman

Welcome to spring! The vernal spring equinox officially occurred at 4:01am, marking the start of the new season. Clouds have now cleared out of the area this morning as a low pressure system continues pulling away to the east. Mainly sunny skies take hold today as a surface ridge of high pressure moves through the region. Winds are still expected to be breezy, but they’ll be changing from the northwest to the west-southwest this afternoon. Temperatures will be closer to average in the mid-40s.