Milwaukee residents will dodge only brief sprinkles Thursday before a string of sunny, mild fall days arrives just in time for the weekend. Drivers on I-94 and city commuters may face damp pavement early Thursday, but conditions improve quickly by midday.
According to the National Weather Service in Milwaukee, light rain should taper off by late morning, leaving behind highs near 71. Winds stay light at 5 mph, keeping the area calm as clouds gradually give way to clearer skies overnight.
Friday brings mostly sunny conditions with highs near 76, a warm-up that sets the stage for a bright and comfortable Saturday. By then, high temperatures hold around 78 degrees, with calm winds shifting west and southeast by afternoon. Saturday night dips to 60, offering ideal evening plans across the city.
Sunday looks equally pleasant with sunny skies and highs in the lower 70s, a reminder that fall is here without the chill of winter yet. Nights will cool into the lower 60s, hinting at the coming seasonal shift as October approaches.
Early next week, Milwaukee should see a steady stretch of sunshine with highs holding near the mid-70s through Wednesday, the first day of October. Residents can expect calm commutes, fewer weather disruptions, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy early fall outdoors.
Forecasters caution that cooler nights next week could mark the first signs of more autumn-like air as October progresses.
Five Day Forecast for Milwaukee, WI:
- Thursday: Sprinkles early, high 71, north winds 5 mph.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 76, north winds 10 mph.
- Saturday: Sunny, high 78, calm winds.
- Sunday: Sunny, high 71, west winds 5 mph.
- Monday: Sunny, high 76, lows near 60.
