Residents across Milwaukee are wrapping up in scarves and coats as the National Weather Service reports overcast skies and a chilly 40 degrees Fahrenheit this morning. With a humidity level at 70% and a gentle northwest breeze blowing at 6 mph, Milwaukeeans are experiencing a wind chill that's a few degrees colder at 36°F, according to the latest update from the National Weather Service. Visibility stands clear at 10 miles, which could bode well for those heading out early for holiday preparations.
The mercury isn't expected to rise much today, with the NWS forecasting a high of only 45 degrees beneath cloudy skies. A west wind will maintain a gentle pace at 5 to 10 mph. As night falls, temperatures are predicted to dip slightly to around 35 degrees, with wind slowing down to a calm breeze after midnight, reports the National Weather Service.
Looking ahead to the weekend, Saturday should bring more clouds with a high peak near 48 degrees, while a light wind is expected to shift from southwest to southeast in the morning. The possibility of rain lingers on Sunday evening with a modest 20 percent chance. This pattern seems to remain as we head into the week, with Monday looking at a 50 percent chance of rainfall post-noon.
As Thanksgiving approaches, the forecast appears variable, with sunny spells predicted for Tuesday amidst high winds. However, the weather could take a turn midweek, with Wednesday presenting a slight chance of rain and snow after noon despite partly sunny skies. The same mix of precipitation and cloudy conditions hovers around for Thanksgiving Day itself and into the following weekend. While the chance of rain and snow persists, temperatures notably drop towards the freezing point by Friday.
