Wisconsin wakes to damp roads, gray skies, and a raw chill as light drizzle clings to southeastern Wisconsin this morning.
Temperatures hover in the low 30s, with humidity high enough to keep pavement wet and occasionally slick. Patchy drizzle lingers into the day, especially during afternoon travel windows. While icing is not widespread, bridges and untreated surfaces can feel slippery in shaded areas.
According to the National Weather Service, cloud cover dominates through Christmas Day. Temperatures stay near 38 to 40 degrees, keeping conditions cold but manageable for local errands and short holiday drives.
Rain chances increase heading into Thursday night and Friday, as a system tracks across the Great Lakes. Light to moderate rain may develop, especially before noon Friday, leading to ponding on roadways and reduced visibility during peak travel periods.
Meteorologists are now tracking a notable late-week shift. Colder air presses in by Saturday night. By Sunday afternoon, rain may mix with snow as temperatures slide toward the mid-30s, then drop sharply by evening.
That transition matters. Any leftover moisture could flash freeze after sunset, creating slick spots on highways, side streets, and parking lots. Winds also pick up Sunday, adding a biting edge to the air and reducing visibility during passing snow showers.
While heavy snow is not expected, even light snowfall and falling temperatures can snarl post-Christmas travel across Milwaukee County. Drivers heading home Saturday night or Sunday should plan extra time and stay alert for rapidly changing road conditions.
Winter is beginning to reassert itself.
📅 Five-Day Outlook — Milwaukee, WI
- Today: Mostly cloudy, patchy drizzle. High near 40°F
- Christmas Day: Mostly cloudy. High near 38°F
- Friday: Rain likely, then cloudy. High near 43°F
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy and mild. High near 44°F
- Sunday: Breezy, rain changing to snow late. High near 38°F
