Milwaukee residents are in for a week of wintry weather, with forecasts predicting snow showers and potentially hazardous conditions. The city is currently experiencing a brisk 13°F, with an update last recorded at 6:52 am CST on January 15. A mix of snow, and a chance of freezing rain is expected through the weekend, with wind chills reaching dangerously low temperatures early next week, according to the National Weather Service in Milwaukee.
Today's weather may seem relatively mild with a predicted high near 24°F and a wind chill between zero and 10, but citizens should expect a 30 percent chance of snow after 5pm. The National Weather Service outlook suggests an 80 percent probability of precipitation tonight, including snow and possible freezing rain, with less than a half inch of new snow accumulation. For those planning to venture out, it would be smart to bundle up and prepare for slippery roads, as temperatures are likely to linger near the freezing mark.
The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the region, including Milwaukee and the surrounding east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin areas. The advisory, which can be found in full at the National Weather Service's website, highlights the ongoing risks posed by "light snow expected late this afternoon and evening through the overnight hours," and acknowledges that "freezing drizzle may mix in at times." Periodic snow showers are forecasted to continue from Friday through the weekend, with particularly cold wind chills nearing -20°F predicted for the start of next week.
Please note that due to the confluence of snow, possible freezing rain, climbers are not required to engage in any spotter activity, as stated by the National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan meteorologists. For those unacquainted, the term 'spotter' refers to volunteers trained to observe weather conditions who assist the National Weather Service by reporting their findings. Residents should remain vigilant, particularly during the coldest bytes of this weather pattern, with Milwaukee looking to face some of its coldest moments in the upcoming days, especially on Martin Luther King Day, when temperatures are forecasted to peak at around 9°F.
