Milwaukee, WI – Flurries drifted across much of southern Wisconsin early Monday, signaling the start of a volatile week of winter weather. The next system brings a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing drizzle by Tuesday evening, with the potential for icy roads across Milwaukee, Waukesha, and Racine counties.
According to the National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan, light snow is likely late Monday night into Tuesday, transitioning to a wintry mix Tuesday evening. Snowfall totals could range from a dusting to one inch across most areas, with up to 2 inches possible north toward Sheboygan and Fond du Lac. By Wednesday morning, a brief switch back to snow could create new slick spots before colder, drier air settles in.
Forecasters caution that slick pavement and reduced visibility could affect both the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. Even minor icing may create travel hazards, particularly on bridges, ramps, and untreated surfaces.
The bigger story comes later this week — a dangerous Arctic blast expected to drop wind chills between -15°F and -25°F by Friday. Below-normal temperatures will grip the region well into next week, marking the first major cold snap of December.
5-Day Outlook for Milwaukee, WI:
- Tuesday: Rain/snow mix, high 36°F, low 31°F.
- Wednesday: Breezy, snow likely early, high 36°F, low 10°F.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, high 21°F, low 9°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 18°F, low near 0°F.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, high 24°F.
