Milwaukee residents woke up to a world shrouded in mist this Sunday, with a Dense Fog Advisory issued by the National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI enveloping the city. The fog is so thick in places that visibility is down to a mere quarter to half a mile. Motorists are urged to exercise caution, as the low visibility may make driving conditions hazardous. The advisory is in effect until noon CST today, stating that dense fog will impact Sheboygan, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, and Racine Counties.
The forecast for today doesn't promise much respite from the gloom, with a 40 percent chance of rain after 1 pm and patchy fog persisting until 11 am. As per the detailed forecast, the rest of the day is expected to remain cloudy, with a high near 42 and north wind shifting 5 to 10 mph. Traveling at a snail's pace, a slow-down is advised for those needing to use their vehicles, using headlights and leaving plenty of distance ahead of you.
Looking ahead to tonight, there's a slight chance the veil might lift a little, with a 20 percent chance of rain before 7pm and mainly cloudy skies that will dip temperatures down to around 31. The west wind will be around 10 mph. Besides, Monday may just be the silver lining with mostly sunny forecasts and a high near 44, while west wind is expected at 5 to 10 mph.
The NWS also highlights the potential for slick spots on untreated surfaces due to freezing fog, particularly over central and south central Wisconsin. This serves as a heads-up to tread carefully, even after the fog has lifted. The rest of the week seems to be free of hazardous weather, except for a slight chance of rain and snow on Tuesday, with a chance of precipitation of 20 percent and high temperatures lingering near 39. It should be noted though, that fog may return tonight over much of southern Wisconsin.
For those trying to peer into the future for New Year's Day plans, conditions seem a bit brighter – or chiller, depending on how you look at it. Partly sunny skies with a brisk high near 30 call for warm celebrations to usher in the New Year, courtesy of a west wind blowing at 10 to 15 mph. The rest of the week's forecast includes mostly sunny days but with temperatures keeping a grip on the chillier side, promising a frosty welcome to 2025.
