Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Two rounds of wintry precipitation are expected to affect southeast Wisconsin through early Friday, potentially creating slick travel conditions during peak commute hours.
According to the National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan, the first round arrives Thursday morning, with quick-moving snow showers spreading across the region between 6 a.m. and noon. Snowfall rates could briefly reach 0.25 to 0.5 inches per hour, with most areas receiving an inch or less. Locally higher totals of 1 to 2 inches are possible in east-central Wisconsin.
Roadways including Interstate 94, Interstate 43, Highway 41, and Highway 151 could experience slick spots during the morning commute, especially on bridges, ramps, and untreated surfaces. The snow is expected to taper late Thursday morning into early afternoon.
As the snow exits, the National Weather Service notes a low-confidence window for spotty freezing drizzle between noon and 3 p.m. Thursday, though it is not expected to be widespread or long-lasting.
Conditions briefly dry out Thursday afternoon and evening before a second round of wintry precipitation develops early Friday morning, continuing into the early afternoon. This round has a higher potential for mixed precipitation, including snow and freezing rain.
Additional light accumulation is possible Friday, with less than 1 inch of snow expected. A light glaze of ice cannot be ruled out, particularly near Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, and along the Lake Michigan shoreline. The favored area for wintry mix impacts could still shift as the system evolves.
Morning commuters Friday should allow extra travel time, especially on I-94, I-43, and major surface streets. Young workers and students with early schedules may want to monitor updates closely.
Forecasters emphasize that impacts in both rounds are expected to be minor but timely, especially during peak travel periods.
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