Wisconsin – A gray sky hangs low over Lake Michigan this morning as cold air presses tightly into southeast Wisconsin. The air feels sharp and dry, and each gust off the lake carries a reminder that winter is firmly in control.
According to the National Weather Service in Milwaukee, wind chills dropped into the negative teens overnight and remain dangerous this morning. Snow showers develop today, especially near the lakeshore, with brief bursts capable of reducing visibility during the commute.
Milwaukee sits in the crosshairs of lake-effect snow bands. Through today and into early evening, snow showers may coat roads with up to an inch, with locally higher totals closer to Lake Michigan. Inland areas see lighter amounts, but even a thin coating can create slick conditions on I-94, I-43, and city arterials. Flash freezing remains a concern as snow melts and refreezes quickly.
Temperatures struggle to climb today, topping out near the upper teens. Wind chills stay below zero at times, especially during heavier snow showers. Drivers should slow down, increase following distance, and allow extra time. Pedestrians should cover exposed skin and limit time outdoors.
Snow showers taper late tonight, but the cold lingers. Saturday brings some sunshine and calmer winds, though highs only reach the low 20s. Saturday night turns sharply cold again, with lows near single digits.
Another round of snow looks likely late Sunday into Sunday night, with light accumulations possible across southern Wisconsin. By early next week, temperatures slowly moderate, but remain below normal for early February.
This Arctic pattern stretches across much of the Great Lakes, where extensive ice coverage on the lakes is reinforcing colder air masses. Conditions can change quickly, especially near the water.
Five-Day Outlook for Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Today: Snow showers, windy, high near 17
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, cold, high near 23
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 26
• Monday: Partly sunny, high near 27
• Tuesday: Chance of snow, high near 26
