As Milwaukeeans peer out their windows this morning, they may find the city enshrouded in a cloud that's more than just the typical Midwestern gloom. The National Weather Service in Milwaukee reports patchy fog before 8 a.m. today, with the skies eventually clearing somewhat to welcome a mostly cloudy day with a calm breeze shifting east and a high caressing the edge of the mid-40s.
While the fog is set to lift, the damp chill of a 92% humidity may persist, tightening its grip with a dewpoint hovering near freezing. Tonight, the clouds continue to linger, and a southeast wind, likely strong enough to gently sway bare branches, will sweep across the region, becoming a southwesterly whisper after midnight. Milwaukee's evening temperature will dip just shy of the 40-degree mark, a reminder that winter is about to slowly assert itself.
Looking forward to the rest of the week, there's no significant relief from the grey skies, with the National Weather Service forecasting more clouds through Thursday. Still, there’s some solace in the mild conditions, as temperatures are expected to rise to the low 50s — a small but appreciated respite from the biting cold that looms.
For those starved of sunlight, Friday promises a mostly sunny day with the mercury climbing close to the 50-degree sweet spot. Yet, even under this patch of blue, a 20 percent chance of rain is predicted by nightfall. The National Weather Service also notes that Milwaukee can expect more of the same through the weekend into early next week: sunny intervals punctuated by partly cloudy nights and a persistent, if gentle, dance of the winds.
But before you leave your abode, be aware of the morning’s hazardous weather conditions. "Dense, freezing fog may develop in east central Wisconsin early this morning," warns the Hazardous Weather Outlook. Beyond today, the National Weather Service assures there is no hazardous weather expected through Tuesday, allowing residents to ease into their holiday planning without the worry of severe weather interruptions.
