Residents in Milwaukee and surrounding counties woke up to another bitter winter morning, with light snow adding layers to already frost-covered streets. The National Weather Service in Milwaukee issued updates that snow would likely continue until early afternoon today, with total daytime snow accumulation reaching 1 to 2 inches. This adds on to the chilling wintry embrace that southeast Wisconsin is enduring, prompting a Winter Weather Advisory for Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha counties until 3 PM CST.
For those planning to brave the cold, National Weather Service Milwaukee forecasts predict mostly sunny skies with a deceptive high near 14 degrees, though wind chill values between -10 and zero suggest that any warmth felt will be fleeting. A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect from midnight tonight to noon on Monday, warning that wind chills could drop as low as 26 below zero, which could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes, according to the National Weather Service advisory.
Residents dealing with the bitter cold should dress warmly, including hats and gloves. The snow is expected to end by mid-afternoon, but cold air will remain, along with northwest winds of 10 to 15 mph. The weather is a strong reminder of winter’s power—bundle up or stay indoors.
