The National Weather Service in Milwaukee is forecasting several weather events that may affect travel and outdoor activities in East Central, South Central, and Southeast Wisconsin. There is a slight chance of snow today between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., with cloudy skies and high temperatures near 25 degrees. West winds of up to 10 mph are expected, and the chance of precipitation is 20 percent, according to the NWS.
Tonight, temperatures are expected to drop to around 12 degrees, with consistent northwest winds. These conditions may affect road safety. On Sunday, skies will become mostly cloudy, with a high near 29 degrees and winds shifting to the south in the afternoon. Sunday night, snow is likely before 3 a.m., followed by a slight chance of snow and freezing rain, which could create hazardous conditions early Monday morning.
Monday is expected to be partly sunny, with a high near 38 degrees and mostly cloudy skies at night, with lows around 31. On Tuesday, there is a 20 percent chance of rain before noon, with partly clearer conditions in the afternoon and a high near 41 degrees, accompanied by lighter winds.
Wednesday is expected to have mostly cloudy nights, with lows around 34 degrees. Thursday brings a 40 percent chance of rain, with highs near 47 degrees. Thursday night has a 50 percent chance of rain, followed by a 30 percent chance on Friday, with a mix of rain and partly sunny skies and highs near 44 degrees. Light snow accumulations Sunday evening and Monday morning could create slippery road conditions.
Residents are advised to monitor road conditions and temperatures as winter weather continues to affect the region.
