Blood reserves tend to be lower in January following the Christmas season. This year, two big snowstorms and a significant cold snap made the supply even tighter across southern Wisconsin. Kirby Winn of ImpactLife provides an update on the situation. He also explains what the donation process is like and what happens to the blood once it’s been collected.
Fall officially begins on Sunday, Sept. 22, but according to Amanda Morgan, meteorologist at WMTV 15 News, it may not actually feel like autumn for a while. We take a look at what Madison and southern Wisconsin can expect in the months ahead in terms of temperature and precipitation – and yes, that includes snow! She also explains how weather affects the timing, the vibrancy and duration of fall colors.