Residents in Milwaukee and surrounding counties are bracing for a chilly and potentially snowy week, as forecasted by the National Weather Service. According to the National Weather Service Milwaukee, today's sunny skies will give way to a 30 percent chance of snow tonight, with temperatures dropping to around 13 degrees Fahrenheit and winds turning north after midnight.

The weather will stay cold with a high of 21° and cloudy skies on Tuesday. However, Wednesday brings heavy snow starting around noon, with 3 to 5 inches expected, and an additional 1 to 3 inches overnight. There's a 90% chance of snow during the day and 80% in the evening. Roads will be slippery and visibility reduced, especially during the evening commute, so stay updated on weather alerts, as reported by the National Weather Service.

Looking ahead, the National Weather Service outlook indicates that Thursday will shift back to mostly sunny with a high near 19 degrees before dropping to a low around 4 degrees at night, but the snow isn't quite done with the region yet as Friday introduces a 20 percent chance of snow in the afternoon followed by more snow likely on Friday night with the low resting around 21 degrees Fahrenheit. The weather pattern persists into the weekend, with Saturday's forecast showing a 70 percent chance of snow with similar odds extending through Saturday night and bringing the potential for additional accumulation, which will undoubtedly make for challenging travel conditions and outdoor activities over the weekend.

The Hazardous Weather Outlook by the National Weather Service covers east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin advising residents of the snow forecasts for tonight for Wednesday and Wednesday night, and again over the weekend, they're calling for spotters to be on standby but noting that immediate activation is not expected. As the week unfolds, those in Milwaukee, Marquette, Fond du Lac, and neighboring counties will need to keep their winter gears handy as the weather takes a wintry turn.