Wisconsin – Breath freezes instantly in the air across southeast Wisconsin this morning as Arctic cold tightens its grip. Sidewalks crunch underfoot, car doors creak open slowly, and the cold feels sharp enough to steal warmth in seconds.
According to the National Weather Service in Milwaukee, wind chills drop into the negative teens tonight, creating dangerous conditions for anyone outdoors too long. The hazardous weather outlook also highlights multiple rounds of lake-effect snow, with the best chance for accumulation across southeastern Wisconsin from Friday into Saturday.
In Milwaukee, temperatures sit near 3 degrees early, with wind chills already near minus 10. Northwest winds keep the cold locked in today, limiting highs to the low teens. Drivers on I-94, I-43, and Lake Shore Drive should prepare for slick patches later as snow showers develop Friday, especially near the lakeshore where bands may linger.
Snow chances increase again Saturday morning, though exact placement remains uncertain. Even light snow could create slushy, refreezing roads as temperatures stay well below freezing. Saturday night turns sharply cold again, with lows near zero before a modest warm-up Sunday.
Sunday offers brief relief. Sunshine pushes highs into the mid-20s, but another chance of snow arrives Sunday night into early Monday. Winter remains firmly in control into next week, with additional light snow chances and continued cold.
This cold pattern connects to a broader Midwest freeze, fueled by ice-covered Great Lakes that help reinforce Arctic air across the region. Residents should limit outdoor exposure, dress in layers, and ensure pets are protected. Prepare now for changing travel conditions as snow returns.
Five Day Outlook for Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Today: Mostly sunny, very cold, high near 14°F.
- Friday: Chance of snow, high near 17°F.
- Saturday: Slight snow chance, high near 23°F.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 26°F.
- Monday: Mostly cloudy, slight snow chance, high near 29°F.
