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Milwaukee Braces for Weather Whirlwind, Rain, Snow, and Foggy Conditions in Weekly Forecast

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Published on January 06, 2026
Milwaukee Braces for Weather Whirlwind, Rain, Snow, and Foggy Conditions in Weekly ForecastSource: Unsplash/Osman Rana

Milwaukee faces a soggy start to the week with heavy rain through this morning, patchy fog, 100% humidity, and a wind chill near 33°F, with highs around 40°F and rain tapering later despite a lingering fog. The National Weather Service notes rain is likely early with amounts up to a half inch and a certainty that "Chance of precipitation is 100%," before conditions slowly improve into Wednesday.

Midweek brings a mostly sunny on Wednesday with a high near 41°F, but rain returns on Thursday afternoon with temperatures reaching about 45°F and deteriorating conditions. Rain is expected to continue Thursday night with lows around 35°F, shifting winds, and heavier totals possible, as the National Weather Service reports "Chance of precipitation is 80%," with up to three-quarters of an inch of rain possible.

Milwaukee is expected to see changing weather into the weekend, with Friday partly sunny and a 40% chance of rain, followed by a mix of rain and snow Friday night as temperatures fall near 30°F. Snow is likely on Saturday, possibly mixed with rain early before changing to all snow after noon, with highs near 35°F and, according to the National Weather Service, "Chance of precipitation is 60%." On Sunday and on Monday, conditions are expected to be dry and sunny, with highs near 30°F on Sunday and 37°F on Monday. Possible freezing rain early, mainly north of I-94, could bring light icing as mixed precipitation continues from Thursday night through Saturday night.