Milwaukee settles into today under mostly clear skies, with temperatures in the mid-20s at General Mitchell International Airport. By afternoon, readings will climb into the mid-30s, reaching a high near 35°F, with a light southerly breeze around 5 to 10 mph. Clouds will drift in at times, but rain or snow is not expected today, as per the National Weather Service.
Afternoon Winds And The Lake
A Small Craft Advisory for the nearshore waters north of Port Washington stays in place through 9 a.m. today, so small boats should expect choppy seas and hazardous conditions early. Mariners and lakefront visitors may want to shuffle plans a bit while the lake settles down. The National Weather Service reports steady southeast winds overnight that will ease into the morning. On land, those same breezes remain light enough for most commutes, though they will make the lakeshore feel a little colder than the numbers on the thermometer.
What To Expect This Week
Tomorrow, turns breezier with northwest winds increasing to 10 to 15 mph and a high near 37°F. Wednesday looks cooler, with highs near 32°F and calmer conditions. Forecasters expect most days to stay mostly dry, although there is a modest uptick in precipitation chances Thursday into Thursday night. A slight chance of light snow returns Saturday night into Sunday, with only minor accumulations favored and new snow of less than a half‑inch the most likely outcome. For background on the quick‑moving snow band that clipped parts of the area on Sunday, see our earlier report on that sneaky snow band over Milwaukee.
Commute And Outdoor Notes
Road impacts should be minimal today, with most streets expected to be wet rather than icy, but drivers should still treat bridges and ramps with caution during the morning commute. Anyone planning time on or near Lake Michigan should delay small‑boat trips until seas calm and make sure loose outdoor items along the shoreline are secured.
