Wisconsin wakes up under a low gray sky as flakes drift sideways off Lake Michigan. Pavement darkens, traffic slows, and the cold settles in deep enough to sting exposed skin.
Wisconsin is dealing with another round of winter impacts across the southeast corner of the state. According to the National Weather Service in Milwaukee, lake-effect snow is producing light accumulations today, with up to an inch possible from far southeastern Milwaukee County into Racine and Kenosha counties. Snowfall remains spotty but persistent near the lakeshore.
In Milwaukee, temperatures sit in the mid-teens with wind chills near zero. Light snow showers may briefly reduce visibility, especially during the morning and midday hours. Roads along I-794, I-94, and Lake Shore Drive can turn slick quickly, even with minor accumulation. Drivers should plan extra time and expect sudden slowdowns near the lake.
Snow tapers later, but winter does not loosen its grip. Skies clear for a time before another system approaches. Late Sunday into early Monday brings another chance for light snow across southern Wisconsin. Accumulations appear modest, generally under an inch, but cold pavement increases the risk for icy travel during early drives.
Temperatures remain locked below freezing through early next week. Highs struggle to reach the mid-20s, while overnight lows dip into the teens. Any melting during brief sunny breaks can refreeze after sunset, creating classic flash-freeze conditions on untreated roads and sidewalks.
Looking ahead into the first full week of February, snow chances stay limited but not gone. Longer-range outlooks suggest colder-than-normal conditions holding across the Great Lakes while milder air builds west. That contrast keeps the lake-effect pattern active at times.
Crews will continue monitoring conditions. What are roads like where you are right now?
Five-Day Outlook for Milwaukee, WI
• Today: Light lake-effect snow; highs near 24
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and cold; highs near 26
• Monday: Partly sunny; highs near 26
• Tuesday: Partly sunny; highs near 25
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny; highs near 25
