The National Weather Service in Milwaukee described today's weather conditions as "mostly cloudy" with a current temperature standing at 31°F and the humidity settling at 75%. The wind is reportedly calm, with the barometer reading 29.97 inches, or 1015.5 millibars, confirmed in their morning update. Dewpoint remains at a cool 22°F, ensuring visibility up at a clear 10 miles.
Residents can expect a shift towards more sunshine today, with a high peaking near 46°F, accompanied by a northwest wind blowing at a gentle pace of 5 to 10 mph, as reported by NWS Milwaukee. Come tonight, skies will clear up, forecasting a low of around 27°F, where the northwest wind will take a turn to the southeast by evening, although maintaining a mild 5 mph.
Descending into the week, Wednesday follows suit with conspicuous sun and an anticipated high of 46°F. The wind, calm at first, will carry a southeast strand at 5 to 10 mph come afternoon. Transitioning toward Wednesday night, a handful of clouds will come into play, while temperatures are predicted to hover around 34°F. Perhaps carrying whispers of change, the southeast wind will swap to a southwest direction after midnight.
Chance of rainfall pops up Thursday with a modest 20 percent probability before the afternoon. "Partly sunny" skies cut through, with a high near 55°F, while the southwest wind continues its 5 to 10 mph pace. Thursday’s night story shifts gears, leaning into a 40 percent likelihood of rainfall post-1am, signaling a mostly cloudy sky and a low settling around 42°F, the southeast wind persistently flowing at 5 mph.
Ending the week, Friday's forecast hints at a 30 percent chance of rain, playing tag with partly sunny conditions and a high coursing near 54°F. The southeast wind remains a steadfast companion at 5 to 10 mph. Friday night's prospects darken slightly with a 50 percent shot at rain, nestling the tides of the south wind around 10 mph beneath mostly cloudy skies and a persistent low at roughly 45°F.
According to the detailed forecast, the weekend will greet Milwaukee with persistent rain and high temperatures snug near 53°F, with an 80% chance of precipitation on both Saturday and its ensuing night. The NWS signals that Sunday, while still likely drenched with a 60% probability of rain, will culminate to a cooler high of 49°F. Sunday night could whisper some wintry echoes, postulating a mix of rain and snow with a 50% chance and a low around 29°F. The week rounds off Monday, harboring a 30 percent possibility of snow, cradling a high near 42°F amongst partly sunny skies.
