Residents in Milwaukee and the surrounding areas are advised to keep an eye on the sky and the thermostat as the National Weather Service forecasts light snow and chilly temperatures for the area. According to the latest update from the NWS Milwaukee, Milwaukee is experiencing a brisk 22°F with winds from the west at a speed of 7 mph.
While Milwaukee currently deals with a wind chill making it feel like a nippy 13°F, the forecast suggests a chance of flurries before noon today. The National Weather Service cautions that patchy freezing drizzle, especially towards south central and southwestern Wisconsin, was possible before dawn this morning. The area will see mostly cloudy skies with a peak temperature hovering around 26°F.
Looking ahead to tonight, the National Weather Service describes conditions as "mostly cloudy, with a low around 12." Tonight's northwest winds will maintain a gentle pace around 5 mph. For tomorrow, citizens can anticipate clear skies with pleasant sunshine, though high temperatures will remain cold near 21°F, accompanied by similarly light north winds.
The week continues the wintry trend with "Sunny, with a high near 25" for Wednesday, as per the NWS. Nighttime will bring partly cloudy conditions with an expected low of around 11. Later in the week, Thursday night draws a 40 percent chance of snow, possibly impacting visibility and travel. It was forecasted to become northwest after midnight with a low around 28°F.
Residents should also prepare for the potential of light snow late Thursday into Friday, as indicated in the hazardous weather outlook. Despite the chilly outlook, spotter activation will not be needed during this period. The region anticipates partly sunny conditions with a minor chance of snow before noon on Friday, followed by a mostly clear evening with lows diving to around 9°F.
The weekend offers a brief respite with "Mostly sunny, with a high near 21" on Saturday, but the night could carry a 20 percent chance of more snow. Partly sunny skies will greet Milwaukee on Sunday, along with a high around 26°F to wrap up the week.
