Milwaukee residents can expect a shift in weather patterns over the week ahead. A mostly sunny day with a comfortable high near 49 degrees is projected for today, complemented by a westward wind blow at speeds between 10 to 15 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
As the evening draws in, the skies will to gradually cloud over, with temperatures heading to drop to a low of around 27 degrees, the wind maintaining its pace at around 10 mph. The forecast for Tuesday doesn't promise much warmth - a mostly cloudy sky caps a high of only near 33 degrees, paired with a northwest wind at a similar 10 mph, as reported by the National Weather Service.
The approach of Wednesday heralds a slightly more bitter note, with a 40 percent chance of snow set for the afternoon. Under the veil of mostly cloudy skies, the high is predicted to stay rooted at nearly 26 degrees, while the wind rattles the bones, gusting at speeds as high up as 25 mph, as per the National Weather Service.
The week continues its cold embrace into Wednesday night, where snow chances wane to a slender 20 percent before midnight. Nighttime offers little respite, however, as the mercury is destined to plummet down to a low around 1 degree. Winds persisting to be blustery, West at 15 to 20 mph, with gusts that might reach 30 mph. Thursday's outlook doesn't bring much reprieve; residents can anticipate a sunny but chilly day with the high hovering just near 13 degrees, and similarly brisk winds, as told by the National Weather Service.
As the week winds down, Friday may see a sprinkle of snow in the afternoon with a 20 percent chance, and a partial recovery in temperature is expected, aiming for a high near 32. The seesaw battle between the elements continues into the night, as snow chances increase to 40 percent, and the thermometer settles around 25 degrees. Looking forward, the weekend forecast indicates a mixed bag, with a 50 percent chance of rain on Saturday and temperatures climbing close to a more bearable 38 degrees, as reported by the National Weather Service.