Wisconsin — Snow sweeps sideways across Milwaukee this morning as fierce winds whip across Lake Michigan and bury road markings. Visibility drops fast. Drivers can lose sight of lanes within seconds as blowing snow races across highways.
According to the National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan, a Blizzard Warning remains in effect until 4 p.m. CDT for southeast Wisconsin. Snowfall rates may reach 1 inch per hour, with 6 to 10 inches of new snow expected across parts of southern Wisconsin. Northerly winds between 40 and 45 mph will continue producing whiteout conditions and visibility below one-quarter mile.
Travel across I-94, I-43, and I-41 may become extremely difficult through the afternoon commute. Blowing snow will drift across open stretches of highway and rural roads. Drivers could encounter sudden whiteouts between Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha. Officials urge residents to delay non-essential travel until conditions improve.
Temperatures remain locked in the mid-20s, while wind chills dip near 11 degrees. Gusty winds may also bring down a few tree branches, adding to scattered road hazards across southeast Wisconsin.
Snow gradually tapers later today, but wind will keep blowing snow across roads into the evening. Conditions improve slowly tonight as skies begin clearing and temperatures plunge toward 7 degrees. Wind chills may fall between -10 and 0 degrees by early morning.
The storm weakens by Tuesday with calmer weather returning to the region. Sunshine develops, though temperatures stay cold with highs near 23 degrees.
By midweek, a shift begins. Milder air pushes into Wisconsin by Wednesday with highs approaching 39 degrees, hinting at early spring after this late-season blast.
Five Day Outlook for Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Tuesday: Mostly sunny but cold, high near 23°F.
Tuesday Night: Snow likely after midnight, low near 17°F.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, milder, high near 39°F.
Wednesday Night: Chance of rain late, low near 31°F.
Thursday: Mostly sunny and improving, high near 43°F.
