Milwaukee residents can expect to temporarily shove off the heavier layers of winter attire as the National Weather Service in Milwaukee predicts a somewhat warmer week ahead. With temperatures slated to rise steadily, hitting highs in the low to mid-40s, the city is in for a more moderate stretch of weather following this morning's reading of 15°F.
According to the latest updates, today's weather should be mostly sunny with the temperature climbing to a high near 29°F. Southwest winds are expected to casually blow at 10 to 15 mph, with potential gusts reaching up to 25 mph. Tonight's forecast attributes increasing clouds moving in and a comfortable low around 21°F, providing just enough warmth to slowly start to melt away any lingering snow.
The trend of relatively warmer weather continues through early next week as the National Weather Service expects partly sunny skies with a peak temperature of about 35°F for Sunday. The lows at night will hover around the 30°F mark, making the late February chill appear less biting than usual.
Looking ahead to Monday, the forecast suggests partly sunny skies once again with a high nearing 43°F. However, nightfall brings a 30 percent chance of rainfall before midnight. Even with the clouds, the low should maintain at a relatively warm 34°F. Southwest winds will continue to gently push at a speed of 5 to 10 mph, potentially carrying in some of the much anticipated early spring air.
The remainder of the week also holds promises of mild temperatures and surrounded skies, with Tuesday set to be mostly sunny and reaching a high near 44°F. Rain probabilities oscillate in the subsequent days, lingering between 20 to 40 percent chances, particularly emphasizing Wednesday's forecast. Residents may want to keep their rain gear close by, as scattered showers are a possibility throughout the week, even as daily highs stay consistent in the low 40s.
Winter in Milwaukee is showing signs of abating, but the city isn't entirely clear of precipitation's grip, with Friday presenting a 20 percent chance of snow amid the partly sunny spells. The high that day should stand just under the 40°F mark. With such forecasts, Milwaukeeans are reminded to be prepared for a mix of conditions as February concludes its final chapter.
