Milwaukee is bracing for a cold snap, with temperatures expected to barely climb out of the single digits today, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS Milwaukee's morning update provided a detailed forecast for the coming week, featuring a period of extreme wind chills and a gradual warm-up into midweek. The Weather Service notes that today's high will hover around a chilly 7 degrees, with wind chill values dipping between -10 and -15 amid west winds around 15 mph, gusting to as high as 25 mph.
As night falls, Milwaukee residents can expect the mercury to swiftly plunge to around -3, with wind chills potentially reaching a frigid -25. The NWS Milwaukee indicates that northwest winds will persist at around 15 mph, with gusts that may hit up to 30 mph. To fully prepare, locals are advised to dress appropriately to prevent cold-related health issues.
Sunday's forecast promises sunny skies but offers no reprieve from the cold, as the NWS Milwaukee anticipates a high near 11 and wind chill values hovering between -10 and -20. This chill factor, born of a northwest wind ranging from 10 to 15 mph, is expected to persist into Sunday night, with lows around 3 and wind chills potentially falling to -10.
Looking ahead to Monday and beyond, the area is forecast to gradually warm up, with Monday's daytime temperatures reaching near 24 degrees. Even as the week unfolds with partly sunny days and a milder climate, there's a looming chance of rain by Wednesday night. "A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after midnight," reports the NWS Milwaukee. This light at the end of the icy tunnel does not mean Milwaukeeans can let their guard down, as gusty winds continue to accompany the fluctuating temperatures.
