Residents in Milwaukee and surrounding areas in southeast Wisconsin should brace themselves for a wintry mix as the National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a series of weather alerts for the coming week. The NWS forecast describes today's weather as partly sunny with a high near 26 degrees and a northwest wind moving at 5 to 10 mph. However, conditions are expected to shift dramatically tonight as heavy snow is anticipated to begin after midnight.
According to the latest updates, the region is set to contend with an estimated 1 to 3 inches of snow accumulation. The NWS alert warns of a 100% chance of precipitation tonight with a light northwest wind turning north at 5 to 10 mph. Temperatures will drop to around 18 degrees, creating conditions ideal for snowfall, which could be heavy at times. A Winter Weather Advisory, in effect from 10 PM this evening to 8 AM CST Sunday, highlights concerns for slippery road conditions brought on by anticipated snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches in certain areas.
The NWS advisory extends through the following Friday, noting that snow chances persist with additional rounds of snowfall possible. Sunday's forecast offers a 40 percent chance of snow before 9 am with cloudy skies giving way to gradual clearing, and temperatures could fall to around 17 degrees by the evening. The coming days are likely to see similar fluctuations, with snowfall chances interspersed with brief periods of clearing and varying precipitation types as the week progresses.
Looking towards the latter half of the week, Tuesday night could see a mix of rain and snow with a low around 28 degrees, and the chance of precipitation climbing to 90%. As the week advances, conditions are expected to remain mostly cloudy with occasional opportunities for snow through to Friday. "Spotter activation will not be needed," the Hazardous Weather Outlook stated, suggesting that while conditions warrant attention, they are not extreme enough to require additional weather spotter engagement at this time.
Residents throughout the affected areas, including Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, and Kenosha, should prepare for the wintry weather conditions and heed the weather advisories by planning accordingly and exercising caution while traveling. Updates and road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 and staying up to date with the latest forecasts as the week unfolds.
