Milwaukee is settling into a cloudy Wednesday, with a high near 60 degrees this afternoon. The bigger weather shift arrives Thursday, when rain moves in before a blustery blast sends temperatures tumbling by the weekend.
Rain Takes Over Thursday Afternoon
Mostly cloudy skies will linger Wednesday night, with temperatures dipping to around 53 degrees. Rain showers are expected to begin after 11 a.m. Thursday, with a 60% to 80% chance of rain and at least a quarter-inch possible during the day, according to the National Weather Service.
The rain is expected to continue Thursday night as temperatures fall to around 45 degrees, making for a thoroughly soggy evening commute and a poor night for outdoor plans.
Friday Brings Strong Winds And A Sharp Temperature Drop
The departing system should sweep away lingering precipitation late Thursday night; the main concern Friday will be wind. Strong northwest winds are forecast to gust to 30 to 40 mph, while the high temperature struggles to reach about 55 degrees.
Frost Risk Returns Saturday Morning
Friday night will be mostly clear but cold, with temperatures falling to around 36 degrees. Areas of frost are possible before 8 a.m. Saturday, followed by sunny skies and a high near 57.
The weekend then slowly moderates, with Sunday expected to be sunny and near 62 degrees. Monday is expected to reach 64 degrees, with dry weather forecast through Tuesday as temperatures warm into the 60s early next week; the updated outlook marks a substantial turn from the warm spell covered in an earlier Hoodline forecast.
