Racine, WI – A calm sunrise stretches across Lake Michigan this morning, with light ripples on the water and crisp, dry air over Milwaukee. For now, the region enjoys a peaceful stretch of fall weather, but changes are already brewing to the west. A strong late-week front is set to bring rain, gusty winds, and perhaps the season’s first snowflakes by Saturday.
Through Wednesday, skies remain mostly sunny with highs reaching the upper 50s to near 60°F — mild for early November. Breezy southwest winds Wednesday afternoon may gust up to 30 mph, signaling that a new system is on approach. By Thursday, clouds increase as temperatures hover near the mid-50s, setting the stage for a sharp change in conditions.
Rain begins late Thursday night and continues into Friday morning, with heavier pockets possible along I-43 and I-94 during the morning commute. A few areas may pick up a quick half-inch of rain before the front sweeps through. Behind it, temperatures drop quickly, bringing a chance of rain changing to light snow across southeast Wisconsin by early Saturday.
Weekend highs will fall into the upper 40s with lows near freezing — a brisk reminder that winter’s edge is near. Sunday looks drier but colder, ideal for raking leaves or early Thanksgiving travel planning.
By early next week, colder air dominates the Great Lakes, and models hint at a stronger system mid-month — one that could deliver Wisconsin’s first measurable snow before Thanksgiving week.
For now, enjoy the calm before the cold — the last stretch of fall sunshine before the landscape turns silver.
