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One Last Mild Morning in Milwaukee Before Veterans Day Rain, Lake-Effect Chill Hits

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Published on November 11, 2026
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Milwaukee is forecast to see rain on Veterans Day, with a high near 51.

Thursday Brings Stronger Winds And Colder Air

A few showers remain possible Wednesday night as temperatures fall to around 37 degrees. North winds will strengthen overnight, with gusts reaching up to 30 mph and a chance of lake-effect rain showers continuing into Thursday.

Thursday will be breezy, with a chance of showers before 11 a.m. and north winds of 15 to 20 mph. Gusts could reach 30 mph, and a few flakes may mix into showers inland, though rain will be the main concern around Milwaukee.

Why Lake-Effect Showers Can Vary by Location

In this forecast, rain remains the main concern around Milwaukee, while a few flakes could mix into showers inland. The National Weather Service Gaylord says lake-effect snow bands can shift considerably with small changes in wind direction, so the possibility of inland flakes does not mean every Milwaukee-area location will see them.

Sunny Skies Return For The Weekend

The weather dries out Thursday night, with partly cloudy skies and a low around 30. Friday will be mostly sunny but still brisk, with a high near 43 and north winds around 15 mph.

Saturday and Sunday look brighter, with mostly sunny skies and highs near 46. After chilly nighttime lows in the upper 20s and low 30s, temperatures gradually rebound to around 48 Monday and 50 Tuesday under mostly sunny to sunny skies.