The National Weather Service in Milwaukee forecasts a transition from sunny to cloudy skies with varying temperatures and a mixture of rain and snow conditions heading into the weekend. As of December 17, Milwaukee residents can expect today's sunshine with a high near 37 degrees to give way to increasing clouds by nightfall, and temperatures rising to around 39 degrees post-midnight. A 40 percent chance of rain is predicted mainly after 5 a.m., according to the National Weather Service Milwaukee report.
On Thursday, expect rain before 3 p.m., with a slight chance of snow later. It will be breezy, with winds shifting from south to west, and a high near 45°F. Little to no snow accumulation is expected, but rain is likely. Thursday night brings a 40% chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Temperatures will drop sharply to around 13°F, with wind chills between -5 and 5°F, as reported by the National Weather Service.
By Friday, Milwaukee will see mostly sunny skies again, though with colder high temperatures near 24 degrees. Wind speeds continue to play a significant role, with northwest winds blowing at 10 to 15 mph and possible gusts as high as 25 mph. Friday night's forecast brings mostly cloudy conditions, with temperatures initially falling to near 19 by 9 p.m. and then rising back up to around 29 degrees later in the night due to a southward wind shift, as noted by the National Weather Service.
On Saturday, there’s a slight chance of rain or snow after noon. Skies will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 38°F. Winds shifting from south to west may bring colder air, dropping temperatures to around 12°F Saturday night. Sunday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 25°F and a low near 15°F at night, as detailed by the National Weather Service.
As December continues, Milwaukee will see changing weather. Monday will be partly sunny with a high near 34°F. Nights will be mostly cloudy with lows around 29°F. On Tuesday, skies stay mostly cloudy with a high near 39°F, as per the National Weather Service.
