As the city braces for a spell of wintry showers and gusty winds, the National Weather Service in Milwaukee has issued an alert for a slight chance of flurries with potential to hit the region later today and into the evening. According to the latest update on NWS, Milwaukee residents can expect 'a slight chance of flurries after 3pm' with a high nearing 35 degrees and variable southwest winds gusting up to 30 mph. For those planning to venture outside, a Wind Chill Advisory is also in effect, with 'values between zero and 10' as the wind chill factor is anticipated to drop significantly.
Milwaukee, get your winter gear ready because the cold isn't giving us a break anytime soon. Heading into tonight, 'a slight chance of flurries before 10pm' is on the radar, based on the information by the NWS. Expected to become "mostly cloudy" before it clears up, nighttime temperatures could plummet to around 11 degrees. With the brunt of the wind still at our backs, gusts may reach up to 30 mph, ringing in wind chill values that could make it feel like you're standing in a freezer.
The brief respite comes with a glimpse of the sun expected for tomorrow, where 'Sunny, with a high near 26' is forecasted. While the wind is predicted to continue thrashing 'with gusts as high as 30 mph', the spotter activation, according to the Hazardous Weather Outlook, will not be needed, ensuring no hazardous weather is expected after tonight's flurry-risk. The outlook—casting through to Friday—brings a mixed bag of partly sunny skies, with conditions remaining mostly dry and temperatures steadily climbing towards the mid-30s as the week unfolds.
Aside from the slight snow hiccup expected this evening, reported from the NWS Milwaukee's Hazardous Weather Outlook, road conditions north of Interstate 94 could still become 'slippery stretches,' so take caution if driving is a must. As the city heads into the week, blustery conditions continue with a low around 20 tomorrow night. Looking ahead, partly sunny skies on Monday with a 'high near 39' will offer a brief bout of warmth despite the forecasted breezy conditions, characterized by a persistently gusty west wind.
