Milwaukee is gearing up for a wave of winter conditions with potential for light snow accumulations and a wintry mix expected to hit the region. Today's overcast skies will give way to snow likely before 2 am with the potential for less than a half inch of new snow accumulation. Milwaukee locals can brace themselves for a high near 27°F today, with a shift from northwest to south winds. Tonight’s low is expected to hover around 19°F, according to the National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan.
The forecast for the upcoming days suggests a mixed bag of precipitation, with a chance of rain and snow on Tuesday afternoon, transitioning into a wintry mix in the evening. Given how temperatures have remained consistently low, slick spots on the roads are a likely menace for unwary drivers. As for Wednesday, rain and snow are in the cards, morphing into snowfall as the day progresses. While the total snow accumulation remains a topic of uncertainty, less than a half inch is forecasted. Tomorrow’s low is anticipated to be around 31°F with south to northwest winds, as reported by the according to the National Weather Service.
Midweek and heading into the weekend, Milwaukeeans are bracing for additional rounds of snow, although forecasters are less confident about the exact timing of these flurries. The area will be wrestling with below-freezing temperatures that persist into next weekend, plunging wind chills to a staggering -15 to -25°F by week’s end, as detailed by the National Weather Service.
Travelers and planners can find more forecast details on the National Weather Service website. Even though the weather suggests getting coats and snow boots ready, no spotters are needed yet, so the community just needs to stay aware.
