Milwaukee woke to cloudy skies and mild temperatures Wednesday, with readings around 63 degrees early and a high near 64. Scattered showers may pass through the afternoon, but the bigger shift arrives later this week as temperatures slide and winds pick up.
Afternoon Showers Stay Scattered
Wednesday's rain threat is greatest in the morning and early afternoon, with light, scattered showers expected. The National Weather Service in Milwaukee says the chance diminishes later in the day as temperatures fall through the 50s by late afternoon.
Wednesday night will stay cloudy, with a low near 46 and only a slight chance of showers after 4 a.m. Thursday brings another round of unsettled weather, including a chance of rain through the day and a high near 55 before temperatures drop toward 50.
Cooler, Windier Weather Arrives Friday
Friday looks mostly cloudy and cooler, with a high near 49 and north winds of 15 to 20 mph. Gusts could reach 25 mph, making the lakeshore feel especially brisk even if rain chances remain low.
The weekend offers a reset: Saturday should be sunny with a high near 50, followed by mostly sunny skies Sunday and a high near 53. The forecast then turns milder again Monday and Tuesday, with highs near 57.
How This Week Compares With April Norms
For historical context, National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan climate normals list 3.56 inches as Milwaukee's normal monthly precipitation for April, based on 1981–2010 data. That monthly figure is context, not a forecast total for this week; the cited data do not provide an April temperature normal for comparison.
Small Craft Advisory Continues On Lake Michigan
Boaters should expect rougher conditions than land-based forecasts suggest. A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect on Lake Michigan through Thursday evening, with gusty winds and elevated waves continuing before winds shift westerly and then northerly later in the week.
