Milwaukee, WI – A midweek winter system is expected to bring a mix of rain, freezing rain, and snow to southern Wisconsin beginning Tuesday afternoon and continuing into Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan. While confidence is high that precipitation will occur, forecasters note significant uncertainty in the exact placement of the rain/snow line and when transitions will occur.
North of the transition zone, snowfall totals may reach 2 inches or more, particularly across central and northeast Wisconsin. Farther south, a mix of rain and wet snow is expected, but the precise location of this band remains variable in model guidance.
Forecasters say small shifts in the storm’s track could radically affect outcomes—either boosting snow totals or reducing them sharply. Another concern: where rain falls, surface temperatures may still be cold enough for icing on untreated roads, raising the potential for slick spots during the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.
The NWS recommends monitoring updates closely and allowing extra travel time midweek as conditions evolve.
