Milwaukee experienced cold weather and light snow on New Year’s Day, according to the National Weather Service.
New Year's Day in Milwaukee will remain cold, with cloudy skies and snow likely before 2 p.m., and a high near 18°F. Wind chill values are expected between -5 and 5°F, with light snow accumulations of up to half an inch, according to the NWS.
The NWS predicts no hazardous weather from Friday through next Wednesday. Friday will be sunny with a high near 22°F and wind chills between 0 and 10°F. Nights will remain mostly cloudy with temperatures in the mid-teens, gradually clearing later in the evening.
The NWS outlook shows a slight warming trend for Milwaukee. Sunday will be partly cloudy with a high near 28°F, while Monday and Tuesday are expected to reach highs of 37°F and 41°F. Evening lows will be around 30°F. No extreme conditions are forecast, and spotter activation is not expected.
