Jesse Gunkel

Milwaukee

Meteorologist at Spectrum News 1 (Milwaukee, WI)

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Was Phil right with his bold prediction of an early spring?

Feb 20, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Jesse Gunkel

Nearly three weeks ago on Groundhog's Day, the prognosticator of prognosticators, Punxsutawney Phil, made his bold prediction. This time, the large rodent may have been right with a forecast based solely on seeing his shadow and not science. Phil called for an early spring. If one were to look at the past few weeks, February has been unusually mild. Much of Wisconsin is dealing with a severe snow drought. Many local lakes and rivers have open water.
No longer treading on thin ice

Jan 16, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Jesse Gunkel

Whether you're walking, driving or fishing on a frozen lake, it's critical to know the ice depth first before venturing out. What You Need To KnowLocal lake ice is lower than normalA mild December never gave the lakes a good base to freezeThe current cold snap is helping to produce ice quicklyAbove-average temperature trends are expected to return before January wraps upAlways drill a hole to measure ice thickness.
Christmas may be merry and bright but not white

Dec 12, 2023 | spectrumnews1.com | Jesse Gunkel

As good, old Bing Crosby put it, many dream of a "White Christmas.” There's just something magical about snow for the holiday season. This year, Christmas will likely look more brown than white. We'll need a Christmas miracle to bring some fresh powder.
October got wild and wacky in Wisconsin

Nov 7, 2023 | spectrumnews1.com | Jesse Gunkel

October is usually our month to take a little breather. We can sit back, relax and take in the fall colors. This year, we had everything but the kitchen sink. We had record temperatures, above average rainfall and even snow on Halloween. What You Need To KnowOctober had everything but the kitchen sinkThe month started with statewide record temperaturesMid-month brought flash flooding and torrential rainfallOctober wrapped up with Halloween snowfall October started out feeling more like summer.
Oh, where out thou fall?

Oct 3, 2023 | spectrumnews1.com | Jesse Gunkel

No one wants to sweat picking pumpkins. Fall should be about flannels and sweaters, not shorts and flip-flops. Yet, October came in like a lion, with parts of the state seeing record high temperatures. Our average highs should be in the 60s this time of year, not the 80s. Luckily, we have some comfort on the way. Temperatures will become more representative of the season by this weekend.
Will this fall actually look and feel like fall?

Aug 29, 2023 | spectrumnews1.com | Jesse Gunkel

Unfortunately, if you're a leaf gazer, this may not be the best year for a brilliant display of autumn colors. The hot and dry summer will likely delay and dimmer the beautiful show. The ongoing drought and the warmer than normal pattern heading into September will put fall foliage in rough shape.
Sky may be friendly, but heat sure won't help for EAA

Jul 25, 2023 | spectrumnews1.com | Jesse Gunkel

Every year in July for one week, Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh becomes the busiest airport in the world. EAA AirVenture began on July 24 and lasts until July 30. Over 10,000 planes will travel through the regional airport over the eight-day span. More than 500,000 air enthusiasts will assemble in a town of near 67,000 residents.
El Niño could bring a warmer winter to Wisconsin

Jun 20, 2023 | spectrumnews1.com | Jesse Gunkel
What does it mean to be StormReady?

May 16, 2023 | spectrumnews1.com | Jesse Gunkel
Don't wash away your savings. Think about flood insurance

Apr 11, 2023 | spectrumnews1.com | Jesse Gunkel