As Milwaukee braces for a cocktail of wintry elements, residents need to prepare for travel disturbances and bone-chilling temperatures. The report forecasts a 40 percent chance of snow post-5pm today, with overcast skies hovering at a high of 33 degrees. West winds will be blowing at 10 to 15 mph, gusting as high as 25 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
Tonight's conditions are projected to sharply turn, with a mix of rain and snow leading up until midnight, then likely transitioning to rain between midnight and 4 am, followed again by rain and snow. Temperatures will hang low around 30 degrees. The south wind is set to swing west after midnight, potentially reaching gusts up to 35 mph, a significant risk for commuters as "this will bring impacts to travel Tuesday evening into early Wednesday morning," according to the hazardous weather outlook, as stated by the National Weather Service.
Wednesday's forecast anticipates more snow, primarily before midday, with temperatures taking a dip near 26 degrees by the afternoon. The northwest wind isn't easing up either, marking 15 to 20 mph with possible gusts as high as 35 mph. There's an 80 percent chance of precipitation and a likelihood of new snow accumulation of less than a half-inch, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Looking further into the week, Milwaukeans should gear up to endure the incoming arctic airmass set to arrive over the weekend. The National Weather Service warns of wind chills as cold as -15 to -25 for the overnight and early morning hours. Thursday night will also pose a 30 percent chance of snow, signaling a persistent pattern extending well into the following week with continued chances of snow and mostly cloudy skies. While the spotter activation might not be needed, residents are advised to stay alert and prepared for the changing weather patterns.
