Milwaukee is starting Thursday, April 9, on a calm note, with clear skies, cool morning air and airport readings hovering near 52°F. The city will hang onto mostly sunny skies through the afternoon, with temperatures climbing to around 60°F before clouds build in later in the day. By tonight, that quiet stretch gives way to a soggy setup that could slow the evening commute.
Evening Rain And Overnight Commute
Widespread rain is expected to slide into southern Wisconsin Thursday night, with showers developing after about 8 p.m. and continuing through the overnight hours before tapering off by roughly 7 a.m. Friday, April 10. Most spots are projected to pick up between a quarter and a half inch of rain, with the heaviest totals southeast of a Janesville-to-Milwaukee line. Drivers should plan for slick roads and reduced visibility along lakefront routes, according to the National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan.
Weekend Outlook
Behind the overnight rain, Friday, April 10, trends cooler, with a high near 49°F and only a slight chance of lingering morning showers. Saturday looks mostly sunny with a high around 50°F, a decent payoff for making it through the damp commute. Another round of showers and thunderstorms becomes likely Saturday night into Sunday, April 12, as temperatures jump toward 69°F. Strong south winds Sunday could gust near 30 mph, leaving lakefront conditions gusty and choppy for anyone along the shore.
What To Watch And How To Prepare
If you have plans Thursday evening or an early trip Friday morning, grab the rain gear and build in some extra travel time; standing water may hang around in low-lying spots. Transit riders should check Ride MCTS for any route updates, and boaters should keep an eye on lake forecasts before heading out. Forecasts will be updated if any watches or advisories are issued.
Bottom line: soak up Thursday's sunshine and mild temperatures while you can, but be ready for a wet commute tonight and a warmer, more unsettled stretch as the weekend gets underway.
.jpg){kind=link}