Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Light snow coats windshields and sidewalks this morning, softening the city’s edges while setting up a messy commute. Tires hiss on slushy pavement, and visibility drops quickly during heavier bursts. Winter is firmly in control, and conditions may change fast through the day.
According to the National Weather Service in Milwaukee, a round of light snow moves through the area this morning, impacting the commute with snow-covered roads. Scattered snow showers redevelop later today into the evening, with total snowfall reaching 1 to 2 inches in parts of southeast Wisconsin. Brief heavier snow rates may reduce visibility quickly.
Across Milwaukee County and nearby communities, drivers on I-94, I-43, and I-41 should expect slick stretches and sudden slowdowns. Snow tapers at times, but lingering moisture keeps roads hazardous. Allow extra travel time and keep headlights on during passing snow showers.
Snow chances continue into Saturday and again Sunday afternoon, though additional accumulation stays light. What follows is the bigger concern. Arctic air deepens its grip this weekend, sending nighttime temperatures into the single digits. Wind chills fall near or below zero by Sunday night into MLK Day morning.
By MLK Day Monday, sunshine returns, but the cold intensifies. Highs struggle to rise above the single digits, and gusty winds push wind chills even lower. Exposed skin can feel the sting quickly, and any untreated snowpack will harden into ice.
Residents should limit time outdoors, check on vulnerable neighbors, and prepare vehicles for extreme cold. More snow chances linger into early next week as winter shows no signs of easing.
Five-Day Outlook for Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Today: Snow showers, high near 35
Saturday: Snow showers likely, high near 22
Sunday: Snow showers possible, high near 18
MLK Day Monday: Cold and breezy, high near 6
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, low near 0
