Wisconsin — Streetlights glow against drifting flakes and frozen pavement as southeast Wisconsin settles deeper into winter. The cold is quiet but persistent, and even light snow can tip conditions from manageable to slick in minutes.
According to the National Weather Service in Milwaukee, light snow develops later today, first west of Madison, then spreading across southern and southeast Wisconsin tonight. Snow totals stay under one inch, but temperatures near Milwaukee hover in the teens and lower 20s, allowing snow to stick quickly to roads and sidewalks.
Milwaukee wakes up near 12 degrees this morning with calm winds and dry air. Afternoon temperatures struggle to reach the upper 20s. Snow becomes more likely this evening, with the highest chance late tonight into early Monday. Visibility may dip briefly, especially near Lake Michigan, where moisture enhances flurries.
Monday brings partial clearing but little warmth. Highs remain in the mid-20s, keeping untreated roads icy. Drivers should watch bridges and ramps along I-94 and I-43, where refreezing can linger well after sunrise.
Tuesday and Wednesday stay cold and mostly dry, with highs near the lower 20s and overnight lows dropping into the single digits. That pattern favors repeated flash freezing after any daytime melting. A new round of light snow is possible late Thursday into Friday, continuing a steady winter rhythm.
This fits a broader Midwest signal. The Great Lakes are approaching 50 percent ice coverage, reinforcing colder air and limiting moderation near the shoreline. That frozen surface helps lock winter in place across Wisconsin.
Dress for prolonged cold, slow down on slick roads, and plan extra travel time tonight and early Monday. Winter hazards remain low-impact but persistent.
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Five-Day Outlook for Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Monday: Partly sunny, high near 26; low near 12
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 22; low near 9
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 24; low near 12
- Thursday: Chance of snow late, high near 33; low near 30
- Friday: Chance of snow, high near 31; low near 6
