Wisconsin’s biting air is locking in across Milwaukee this morning, and sidewalks remain stiff with frost as temperatures hover in the upper 20s. Wind chills near 20 degrees are keeping the late-winter edge sharp, especially along the lakefront.
According to the National Weather Service in Milwaukee, mostly sunny skies will hold today with a high near 28 degrees. West winds between 10 and 15 mph will keep it brisk through the afternoon commute. Roads are dry for now, but melting and refreezing could create slick patches after sunset as temperatures drop quickly.
Tonight turns mostly clear with lows near 17 degrees. Any damp pavement may harden into black ice. This is prime flash-freeze season across southeast Wisconsin. Drivers on I-94 and I-43 should watch bridges and elevated ramps early Thursday.
A gradual warm-up begins Thursday with highs near 39. Friday brings a notable spring tease. Temperatures jump to 54 degrees under mostly sunny skies. Snowbanks will shrink fast, and runoff may pool near storm drains.
The pattern shifts again this weekend. Saturday carries a 50 percent chance of snow, mainly in the afternoon, with highs near 32. Light accumulation is possible if steadier bands develop. Saturday night dips to 18 with lingering flurries. Sunday stays cold with highs near 28 and another slight snow chance.
Early next week remains seasonable, with highs near the lower 30s Monday and upper 30s Tuesday. Longer-range outlooks into early March hint at above-normal temperatures returning late next week.
Five Day Outlook for Milwaukee, Wisconsin:
Today: Mostly sunny, high 28.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 39.
Friday: Mostly sunny, high 54.
Saturday: 50% chance of snow, high 32.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 28.
