MILWAUKEE, Wis. – A crisp, quiet morning greets the Lake Michigan shoreline, but by Friday the breeze will soften, skies will open blue, and fall warmth will briefly return. Highs are expected to reach the upper 50s to low 60s across Milwaukee County — an unseasonably mild reprieve before colder air barrels in behind a weekend front.
According to the National Weather Service in Milwaukee–Sullivan, south winds Friday will carry warmer air northward, pushing temperatures to near 62°F across the metro. Sunshine should dominate most of the day, though high clouds will begin filtering in by late afternoon ahead of a developing system to the west. That system could bring a few light showers across southern Wisconsin late Friday night into Saturday, with winds shifting northwest and gusting to 20 mph by evening.
Saturday’s high may hold near 62°F before tumbling sharply as the front clears. By Sunday morning, brisk northwest winds will drop temperatures into the 30s, with highs struggling to reach the mid-40s under mostly sunny skies. The quick swing — nearly 20 degrees — will be a clear sign that late November’s colder rhythm is setting in.
Residents planning travel along I-94 or leaf cleanup in area parks should make Friday their window. Conditions turn breezier and chillier through the weekend, and models hint at additional rain chances early next week. The message? Enjoy one last burst of mild fall air before the next winter tease arrives.
Five-Day Forecast for Milwaukee, WI:
Fri: 58/49 – Mostly sunny; south winds near 10 mph.
Sat: 62/34 – Spotty light showers; windy and cooler late.
Sun: 46/31 – Sunny and breezy; colder air settles in.
Mon: 44/35 – Mostly sunny; crisp morning, light winds.
Tue: 45/35 – Partly cloudy; 20% rain chance returns late.
