The city of Milwaukee is currently enveloped in fog and mist with visibility reduced to four miles as reported by the National Weather Service on February 17, at 6:52 am CST. Today's high is expected to hover around 44 degrees with a switch in wind direction from northeast to east later in the afternoon. As temperatures dip near 40 degrees this evening before rising again, Milwaukeeans should anticipate a rainy night, including a 90 percent chance of precipitation and potential thunderstorms after midnight – an increase in temperature is expected through the night.
By Wednesday, the forecast suggests only a slight 20 percent chance of morning rain giving way to sunny skies and warmer conditions, with a high reaching near 60 degrees, though residents should watch out for breezy west winds that could introduce gusts up to 30 mph. The temperate weather is, however, a prelude to a subsequent drop in temperature and the onset of precipitation later in the week. The National Weather Service detailed forecast indicates a 40 percent chance of rain on Thursday afternoon with east winds blowing.
On the night of Thursday into Friday, the chance of precipitation escalates to 80 percent, and the rain could mix with snow as thunder rumbles potentially in the background, with snow accumulation expected to be negligible. Friday continues with this trend, offering a 50 percent chance of more rain and snow, as temperatures peak near 40 degrees, accompanied by gusty west winds.
The wintry mix might relent slightly, yet Milwaukee should brace for a cooler weekend, with the National Weather Service anticipating a 20 percent chance of nighttime snow showers and highs chilling to the mid-30s on Saturday; dipping further into the 20s during the nights, as the city moves toward a partly sunny Sunday and a high hovering near 30 degrees. The frostiness is forecasted to persist into the next week, with mostly sunny conditions on Monday, yet the mercury will struggle to rise above 28 degrees, completing a seesaw of climate contrasts that characterizes midwestern winters.
For more detailed weather updates and forecasts, locals are encouraged to monitor the National Weather Service website at NWS Milwaukee as the week progresses.
