This morning, Monday, March 2, 2026, Milwaukee wakes up clear and cold, with temperatures in the mid to upper 20s. Sunshine and a light southeast breeze should nudge readings into the upper 30s by midafternoon, with a high near 39°F. Clouds build in late tonight, and a brief, localized wintry mix is possible before a more sustained warm-up takes over later in the week.
Tonight Into Tuesday
Late Monday night into Tuesday morning (March 3, 2026) there is a small chance for light snow or freezing drizzle where surfaces hang at or just below freezing. Dry air close to the ground will probably keep most of the moisture from making it all the way down, so any slick spots or thin coatings should be limited and short-lived. If you are on the road before sunrise, especially over bridges and untreated side streets, it is worth checking conditions and taking it slow.
Midweek Into Weekend
Temperatures keep climbing through the week, with lows in the 30s and highs in the low 40s by Wednesday and Thursday, then well above normal by Friday as readings push into the mid 50s and another warm day on Sunday. The National Weather Service is calling for multiple rounds of rain: about 20–40% late Monday into Tuesday, roughly 30–50% Wednesday into Thursday, and the highest odds, around 60–80%, Friday into Saturday, when embedded thunderstorms and localized heavy downpours are possible. No watches or warnings are in effect this morning. For the latest timing and impacts, see the National Weather Service Milwaukee.
Commute And Plans
Plan a little extra time for early Tuesday travel in case of brief slick patches, and keep rain gear within reach for midweek and weekend plans. Outdoor events later in the week could be interrupted by heavier rain or lightning with any thunderstorms, so it is smart to have an indoor backup ready.
We covered Sunday’s light flurries and the first hints of this warm-up in our March 1 update; see Sunday’s Light Flurries for background. We will update as the systems move closer and the timing sharpens.
