The National Weather Service in Milwaukee is forecasting a series of rapidly changing weather patterns for the area, indicating potential disturbances for residents over the coming days. According to the latest NWS update, the city of Milwaukee is currently experiencing mostly cloudy skies with temperatures hovering around 27°F. With a humidity level at 72% and winds coming from the southwest at 8 mph, residents felt a wind chill that brought the temperature down to 19°F in the early morning hours.
As the day progresses, Milwaukee can expect sunny skies with an expected high near 43°F, accompanied by a west wind traveling at 10 to 15 mph. The weather is set to shift overnight as a 30 percent chance of rain enters the picture after 5 a.m., and the clouds increase, bringing an overnight low around 33°F. The transition to more inclement weather will continue into Tuesday, with a 30 percent chance of rain forecasted, mainly before noon. "Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 46," detailed report from NWS Milwaukee states.
The remainder of the week seems to hold a mixture of potential rain and snow for Milwaukee residents. Tuesday night has a slight chance of precipitation, with rain mixing with snow after 3 a.m. and temperatures dropping to a low around 24°F. The chance of snow increases significantly on Wednesday, with a 70 percent probability of snowfall, mainly before noon, and wind speeds ramping up, bringing gusts as high as 35 mph. NWS predicts that the new snow accumulation will reach less than one inch.
Looking toward the end of the week, Thursday offers a 20 percent chance of snow beginning in the afternoon with mostly sunny conditions and temperatures peaking around 25°F. However, by Thursday night, the likelihood of snow climbs to a 50 percent chance, with mostly cloudy conditions setting in and the low nearing 20°F. The scenario of snowfall carries into Friday and the weekend, with snow likely on Friday and a 70 percent chance of precipitation. "Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32," the report from NWS forecasts, indicating that chilly conditions are set to persist.
The trend of snow chances extends into Friday night and the weekend, with the likelihood of snowfall oscillating between 50 percent on Friday night to a 40 percent chance on Saturday. Temperatures are expected to dip even further Saturday night with a low around 6°F and a continuing 30 percent chance of snow. By Sunday, residents can anticipate a slight respite with only a 20 percent chance of snow and partly sunny skies, though the high will only reach near 18°F.
