Milwaukee residents should brace for a snowy day with possible travel disruptions. According to the National Weather Service in Milwaukee reports an onslaught of rain and snow is expected to hit the area before 2 pm today, turning to snow after 4 pm, with a full guarantee of precipitation and potential for around an inch of accumulation. The forecast details a high near 35 degrees Fahrenheit and gusty winds shifting from southwest to west in the morning, potentially reaching up to 25 mph.
Tonight, the snowy conditions are expected to persist with a 50 percent chance of snow flurries occurring mainly between the early hours of 1 am and 5 am. Conditions coupled with blustery winds might make the commute home for those out late particularly unpleasant, so it's best to stay updated with regular weather updates. The temperature is likely to drop to around 20 degrees with wind chill factors making it feel colder. The gusts could get as high as 30 mph, contributing to a brisk and potentially hazardous Saturday night.
Looking ahead to Sunday, a reprieve from the snow is predicted with mostly sunny skies and a high near 32 degrees, though the calm will not come without its own conditions: breezy, with a northwest wind blowing 10 to 20 mph, and gusts that could once again reach the 30 mph mark. For those making plans for early next week, Monday's outlook is brighter and warmer, with sunny skies and a high around 40 degrees, while winds stay continuous out of the west at 10 to 15 mph, as per the NWS.
The short-term shift in weather keeps going with increasing clouds on Monday night, as the low settles around 32 degrees and southwestern winds maintain their presence. Tuesday affords a 30 percent chance of rain under partly sunny skies and a high nearing 45 degrees, followed by a slight chance of rain transitioning to a chance of rain and snow Tuesday night; temperatures are expected to drop to around 26 degrees with continued western winds, the chances of precipitation holds at 30 percent, a nugget of predictability in a week that parlays between sunshine and snowstorms.
In its Hazardous Weather Outlook issued early this morning, the National Weather Service indicated that, in addition to today's snow and potential slick travel conditions, no other hazardous weather is anticipated for the remainder of the coming week. These conditions apply to east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin areas. For those who wish to stay abreast of the latest updates, no spotter activation will be required according to the National Weather Service in Milwaukee.
Readers are encouraged to tune in to further weather forecast details and be on alert for any travel advisories during this snowy spell in Milwaukee. Stay warm and stay safe.
