Residents of Milwaukee, brace yourselves for a chilly week ahead. According to the National Weather Service, today's forecast promises mostly sunny skies with highs nearing 44 degrees, but don't let the sunshine fool you. Strong wind gusts as high as 35 mph are expected to make it feel significantly cooler. Tonight, the temperature will take a steep drop to around 18 degrees, and if you're out late, keep an eye out for potential flurries between 9 p.m. and midnight.
The weekend will stay cold. Saturday will be sunny but only reach 20°F with strong northwest winds up to 25 mph. It will get as cold as 1°F at night, so dress warmly. On Sunday, there's a slight chance of snow after noon, and temperatures will only reach around 6°F, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Cold weather will last through the long weekend, including Martin Luther King Day. There's a slight chance of flurries in the afternoon, with temperatures around 3°F and wind chills between -5°F and -10°F. It could get even colder at night, with lows around -10°F, as stated by the National Weather Service.
Next week will stay cold. Tuesday will be mostly sunny with a high of 4°F. The pattern will stay chilly, with clear days and freezing nights. By midweek, temperatures will rise a bit, with Wednesday reaching 20°F and Thursday around 27°F. However, nights will still be cold, with lows near 14°F on Wednesday night, as pe the National Weather Service.
