Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Slick stretches could develop on I-94, I-43 and I-41 before 8 a.m. Thursday as light overnight snow brushes eastern Wisconsin, but temperatures climbing 15 to 20 degrees above seasonal averages will melt most accumulation before the late-morning commute.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, Wisconsin sits in a 50 to 60 percent above-normal precipitation zone through Tuesday. That elevated signal spans much of the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes, increasing the likelihood of multiple systems tracking across the state as February winds down.
In Milwaukee, where average highs this time of year sit in the upper 20s, afternoon readings next week may climb into the mid to upper 40s. Madison and areas along U.S. 151 could see brief bursts of overnight snow or a rain-snow mix before daytime melting takes over. Green Bay and communities along U.S. 41 may hold onto slushy accumulation slightly longer before temperatures rebound above freezing. Farther north toward Wausau and along I-39, early slick spots remain possible before rain becomes more dominant during the day.
The broader outlook favors above-normal warmth stretching from the Gulf Coast into the Midwest and parts of the Northeast, while colder air lingers across the northern Plains and portions of the West. That contrast keeps the jet stream active over the Great Lakes, supporting repeated rounds of precipitation.
Drivers should allow extra travel time during early morning hours, clear storm drains to reduce ponding and monitor WisDOT updates for changing road conditions. The milder pattern continues into early next week, though additional advisories could follow if stronger systems develop. Winter is weakening across Wisconsin, but it has not fully stepped aside.
