On Sunday, Milwaukee experienced mostly cloudy skies with a mid-20s chill as a fast-moving snow band brought brief light snow, totaling up to an inch in some eastern and southeastern areas. Afternoon highs are expected near 27°F with southeast winds of 5–10 mph, and tonight’s low is forecast around 21°F.
Afternoon And Tonight
For the rest of Sunday, expect mostly cloudy skies with only a small chance of any additional light snow. The morning band should move offshore before midday, according to the National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan.
Southeast winds will stay occasionally breezy this afternoon, with gusts up to around 25 mph possible in more exposed areas. That could mean brief, gusty periods for tree branches and high-profile vehicles. Tonight, skies remain mostly cloudy as winds gradually turn southerly and temperatures hold in the low 20s.
Morning Snow Band And Commute
The narrow but vigorous snow band delivered picturesque flakes and quick accumulation wherever it briefly stalled. Coverage from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel notes that even a modest dusting can be enough to slick up morning roads.
Drivers should keep an eye out for wet, slushy patches on ramps and side streets and build in a little extra commute time. Transit riders may find on-street stops moving a bit slower than usual. If you are behind the wheel, reduce your speed and leave more space between you and the car in front of you.
Week Ahead
A warm-up is waiting in the wings. Highs climb into the upper 30s by Monday and Tuesday, with a few days next week making a run at the 40s as southerly winds pull in milder air. A dry frontal passage may brush the region early Tuesday, and forecasters are keeping only low chances for light snow Thursday into Thursday night. Overall, the National Weather Service expects most of next week to stay quieter and running above normal temperaturewise compared with the recent cold snaps.
What To Do
Plan for a slightly slower morning commute and stay alert on bridges and untreated surfaces, where slick spots are most likely to linger. Keep a scraper and some extra warm layers handy, and if you are near the lake shore, remember that gusts can make walking and cycling feel colder than the thermometer suggests. Check official forecasts and local transit updates before heading out, and give crews plenty of room if you encounter snow-removal equipment working along your route.
