Wisconsin – Wet pavement and gray skies are setting the stage for a messy February shift in Milwaukee, with rain poised to flip to snow as colder air slides in.
Showers develop later this afternoon, with rain likely after 5 p.m. Highs reach near 47 degrees before temperatures ease back tonight. According to the National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan, rain will mix with and change to snow late this evening, especially west to east across southern Wisconsin. A rumble of thunder is even possible before the transition.
Little accumulation is expected tonight, but the timing matters. Lows fall to around 34 degrees. Any slushy spots could refreeze toward daybreak. Plan extra time for the Friday morning commute on I-94 and I-43, particularly in western Milwaukee County.
Friday stays breezy with west winds 15 to 20 mph and gusts up to 35 mph. Rain and snow taper by late morning, with highs near 41. Light accumulation is possible in spots, mainly west of the lake. Roads may turn slick where bursts of snow fall during the early drive.
Saturday turns partly sunny with a high near 36. Another chance of light snow arrives Saturday night into Sunday, with highs Sunday near 32. Lows dip into the 20s, reinforcing a late-February chill.
Monday remains partly sunny near 30 degrees. Gradual moderation develops by midweek, with highs climbing into the upper 30s and lower 40s. Longer-range trends hint at broader spring warmth building late next week.
Five-Day Outlook – Milwaukee, WI:
Friday: Rain/snow early, high 41.
Saturday: Partly sunny, 36.
Sunday: Chance snow, 32.
Monday: Partly sunny, 30.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, 38.
