National Parks National Forests Wilderness Areas Wisconsin is the 22 n largest state in the U.S. by area and with over 5.1 million people, is the 18 th most populous state in the U.S. Wisconsin was admitted as the 30 th state to join the Union on May 29, 1848. This Mid-Atlantic State borders 4 other states, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan and Minnesota and also has no coastline. The capital city is Madison and the largest metropolitan area is Milwaukee. Other prominent cities include Kenosha and Green Bay . The Sugar Maple is the official state tree of Wisconsin.
Thunderstorms are common especially in the southern regions of the state.
Snowfall is typically very heavy in the north and moderate in the south. In addition to being America's Dairyland, Wisconsin has picturesque landscapes, wonderful lakes and rivers, and vast forested areas, creating an excellent environment for outdoors enthusiasts. Now get up to the minute quick current weather conditions and four day forecasts for Wisconsin. Click on a major city on the map below for local conditions, or select from the complete list of local Wisconsin weather reports . Travel50.Com Home .