Milwaukee, Wisconsin – An active stretch of weather is setting up across southern Wisconsin, with rain arriving Thursday afternoon before colder air brings a growing risk of snow from Friday night through the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan, the first system will move in Thursday afternoon and evening, bringing periods of moderate rain and a few heavier downpours that linger into Friday. Rainfall totals are expected to range from around a quarter inch in southeast Wisconsin to one-half inch or more toward central parts of the state, with localized higher totals possible where heavier rain bands develop.
The rain, combined with recent snowmelt, could raise concerns for ice jams and minor river issues beginning Thursday afternoon and continuing into the weekend. Communities along rivers and low-lying areas should monitor conditions closely.
Attention then turns to a second system arriving Friday night. This system is expected to bring light to moderate snow into Saturday morning, with snow chances lingering into Sunday. The highest snowfall potential currently favors central Wisconsin, while southeast Wisconsin, including Milwaukee, may see lower totals due to slightly warmer temperatures. Even so, accumulating snow could still create slick roads, especially overnight and during early morning hours.
Drivers along I-94, I-43, and Highway 41 should be prepared for changing conditions from wet roads late week to possible snow-covered travel over the weekend. Forecast uncertainty remains, and residents are encouraged to stay updated as timing and snowfall amounts become clearer in the days ahead.
