As Milwaukee braces for a chilly holiday week, the National Weather Service (NWS) has released its latest forecast, urging locals to bundle up and prepare for a range of wintry conditions. According to the NWS Milwaukee's latest update, the city is presently shrouded in overcast with temperatures at a cool 29°F and relative humidity standing at 72%. Visibility remains clear at 10 miles, despite the calm wind and a barometer reading of 29.98 in.
Today's forecast predicts mostly cloudy skies with a high creeping up to near 41 degrees and a gentle wind from the northeast in the afternoon. Stepping into the night, we'll experience similar cloudy conditions with temperatures hovering around 26, as per the NWS statement released this morning. While calm now, the north wind is expected to pick up slightly to a range of 5 to 10 mph.
For those anticipating the holiday, Thanksgiving Day promises 'mostly sunny' weather, though with crisp highs near 35 degrees. The NWS cautions about a brisk northwest wind at 10 to 15 mph. The cold will persist into tomorrow night, with a low around 20 degrees and continued westerly gusts at similar speeds. Despite 'mostly cloudy' skies, the NWS remains hopeful for more sunlight on Friday, though with a biting high near 27 and wind gusts potentially reaching 25 mph.
Eyeing the weekend, a "mostly clear" Friday night with lows around 14 degrees should give way to a sunny Saturday, albeit with highs plateauing near 26 and a persistent west wind. The NWS admits to a slight chance of flurries before midnight, yet it anticipates a low around 15 for Saturday night. Sunday continues this sunny trend with a high near 29 degrees, leading into a "partly cloudy" Sunday night with lows hinting at 18 degrees.
The beginning of next week stays on theme with "mostly sunny" conditions on Monday and highs just brushing past the freezing mark at 30 degrees. Temperatures are expected to dip only slightly in the evening to a low near 17. Looking further ahead, Tuesday introduces a 20 percent chance of snow into the mix, pairing it with "partly sunny" skies and similar high temperatures - again hovering near 30 degrees. The full forecast details, including day-by-night breakdowns, can be perused on the NWS website.
