Milwaukee residents can expect a collage of wintry weather today, with the potential for a light dusting of snow transitioning to a shy offer of rain by the afternoon hours. The National Weather Service in Milwaukee reports an overcast sky with temperatures hovering close to the mid-30s mark. With the humidity at 56% and winds coming from the south at a modest 8 mph, the day's high is anticipated to be near 38 degrees.
Tonight, Milwaukee's skies will remain mostly hidden behind clouds with lows dipping to around 33 degrees. South winds are expected to slowly shift to the west after midnight. While the chance of precipitation is set at a meager 20%, there's an opportunity to catch a glance at a few scattered rain showers early in the evening, with sprinkles and snow flurries possibly gracing the scene between 7 pm and midnight, as per the National Weather Service forecast.
Looking ahead to Tuesday, the city should see partly sunny skies with a slight uptick in temperature, reaching a high near 42 degrees. The west wind will maintain a presence at 5 to 10 mph. The night turns mostly cloudy, yet stays above freezing mark, with the mercury slated to hit a low around 29 degrees, according to the latest National Weather Service update.
Mid-week brings continuity in cloud coverage, with Wednesday's forecast predicting a high of around 42 degrees and an east wind which is set to become south in the afternoon hours. The slight chance of rain will return before midnight, whilst the low settles at around 38 degrees. For those dreaming of a white Christmas, the clouds insist instead on ruling the day, with temperatures potentially reaching up to 46 degrees, as detailed by the National Weather Service.
Thursday night will cast a 50% chance of rain over Milwaukee, and while Friday daylight promises to be partly sunny with highs nearing 47 degrees, the nights seem reserved for a mostly cloudy sky and lower temperatures around 32 degrees. Come Saturday, the city is shrouded once again, with daytime highs of around 44 degrees, as noted by the National Weather Service.
The National Weather Service Hazardous Weather Outlook cautions that a light wintry mix is possible early today north of I-94 & US-18, warning of minor accumulations that could lead to slick spots on untreated surfaces. Following today, no hazardous weather is expected, and spotters are not deemed necessary throughout the week.
