Milwaukee woke up to a light brush of winter on Sunday, as snow and flurries drifted across the city with the official reading at Mitchell International sitting around 21°F. The system is a quick hitter, expected to leave most neighborhoods with only a dusting or a few tenths of an inch before temperatures top out near 28°F later in the day. Along the lakeshore, there could be brief drops in visibility and some slick grassy spots, but widespread travel headaches are not on the menu.
What To Expect This Morning
Scattered snow showers remain most likely through late morning, especially before 11 a.m. and mainly along and just inland of the Lake Michigan shoreline. New accumulation should stay under a half-inch, according to NWS Milwaukee. Any passing shower could briefly knock visibility down to roughly 4 to 6 miles and lay down a quick coating on cars and untreated sidewalks. The snow activity is expected to slide east and out of the area around midday, with partly sunny skies moving in for the afternoon.
Late-Week Warm-Up
Temperatures start to bounce back early next week, with highs climbing into the upper 30s on Monday, March 2, followed by a stronger warm-up by midweek. Rain chances ramp up by Tuesday, March 3, and periods of milder, wetter weather are expected into Friday, when readings could approach the mid-50s. We covered the fast swing from mild to wintry weather earlier in the week, though today’s observations have trimmed the overnight snow threat compared with some weekend projections.
Commute And Local Tips
Drivers may want to pad their commute a bit this morning, with brief slick spots possible on bridges and untreated side streets. Cyclists should keep an eye on shifting winds near the lake. Transit riders are wise to check carrier alerts before heading out, and anyone with outdoor plans later this week should keep up with the forecast as temperatures rise and rain chances increase. For more detail and hourly updates, check in with the National Weather Service or your preferred weather app.
