Wisconsin – Headlights glow dimly through thick gray fog across Milwaukee this morning as mist hangs over Lake Michigan and city streets. Visibility has dropped sharply across southeast Wisconsin, forcing drivers to slow across major roadways.
Wet pavement and foggy air combine to reduce visibility across I-94, I-43, and the Lake Parkway, where drivers are encountering sudden patches of low visibility.
According to the National Weather Service in Milwaukee, a Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect through mid-morning, with visibility dropping to around one-quarter mile in parts of Milwaukee County. The fog slowly lifts late morning as a band of rain spreads across the region.
Rain becomes widespread through the afternoon, with near 100 percent precipitation coverage expected across southeast Wisconsin. Temperatures climb to about 58 degrees, unusually mild for early March.
Periods of steady rain may create slick roads and brief slowdowns during the afternoon commute. Drivers should keep headlights on and increase following distance.
The larger weather pattern remains active across the Midwest this weekend. Spotty showers may linger Saturday morning, followed by clearing skies and strengthening winds across Milwaukee.
Sunday brings a noticeable improvement. Sunshine returns with highs near 58 degrees, though breezy southwest winds could gust near 30 mph near the lakeshore.
Early Sunday morning also marks the start of Daylight Saving Time, when clocks spring forward at 2 a.m. across Wisconsin. The change means brighter evenings as spring approaches.
Warmer conditions continue early next week. Monday looks sunny with highs near 63 degrees, signaling the start of a broader warming trend developing across the Midwest.
Meteorologists say early spring temperature swings sometimes lead to flash freezing on bridges and overpasses if moisture lingers after sunset.
Driving across Milwaukee today? Let us know how visibility looks where you are.
Five Day Outlook — Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Saturday: Breezy with a slight chance of showers. High 60°F.
Sunday: Sunny and breezy. High 58°F.
Monday: Sunny and mild. High 63°F.
Tuesday: Rain likely by afternoon. High 50°F.
Wednesday: Chance of rain and snow showers. High 44°F.
