Wisconsin wakes under a muted gray sky this morning as fog settles across Milwaukee and nearby lakeshore communities. Streetlights blur through the haze, and wet pavement reflects a soft sheen along I-94 and local routes. The thick air signals a slow, careful start for travelers as Thanksgiving plans begin to ramp up across the region.
According to the National Weather Service, patchy dense fog lingers through mid-morning across portions of east-central and south-central Wisconsin. Visibility may fall below a quarter mile at times, especially near open fields and low-lying areas. Drivers should allow extra time, slow down, and expect sudden visibility drops along Wisconsin Avenue, Lincoln Memorial Drive, and the I-41/94 corridor.
Light drizzle remains possible through the day before gradually tapering. The air stays cool and damp, giving Milwaukee that classic November feel as the region edges closer to winter. To be fair, no significant snow threat exists at the moment, yet national models hint at a “Winter Tease” for the northern U.S. between November 25 and December 3. Some states—especially across the Great Lakes and Northeast—may see heavy snow during that window. Milwaukee sits on the southern edge of the colder pattern, but any shift in wind direction could bring a slight snow chance late next week.
For now, southeast Wisconsin leans quiet heading into the weekend. Friday and Saturday turn brighter and more comfortable—ideal for early holiday errands, outdoor decorating, or travel toward Madison and Chicago before Thanksgiving traffic surges.
Five-Day Outlook (Thursday Through Monday)
• Today: Drizzle and fog early, high near 47.
• Friday: Partly sunny, high near 49.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 48.
• Sunday: Sunny, high near 54.
• Monday: Rain chance returns, high near 52.
