MILWAUKEE, Wis. – A brisk northwest wind sweeps across Wisconsin this morning, ushering in a true taste of early winter as light snow showers continue near Lake Michigan. Pavement glistens under streetlights, and the season’s first real chill is cutting through the Great Lakes region just as Veterans Day approaches.
According to the National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan, scattered snow showers could persist through Tuesday, especially from Fond du Lac to Kenosha and east of Interstate 41. Brief bursts of snow may reduce visibility and create slick stretches on bridges and side roads, particularly during the Tuesday morning commute. While accumulations will stay under an inch, grassy and elevated surfaces could whiten before sunrise.
Northwest winds will remain steady between 15 and 30 mph, keeping wind chills in the 20s. The system’s back edge brings drier air by Tuesday afternoon, but temperatures will struggle to rebound beyond the upper 30s. Residents should dress in layers, keep vehicles fueled, and allow extra braking distance on damp or icy pavement.
After the midweek chill, skies brighten Wednesday and Thursday with highs reaching the 40s and 50s—ideal for outdoor chores or early holiday prep before another colder push develops late next weekend. Longer-range outlooks hint at a broader Arctic dip near Thanksgiving, potentially reviving snow chances across the northern tier. For now, southeast Wisconsin enters its first sustained winter stretch, a reminder that November’s chill has fully arrived.
Five-Day Forecast for Milwaukee, WI:
Sun: 36/25 – Breezy; light snow showers, minor slush near Lake Michigan.
Mon: 38/24 – Mostly sunny but cold; gusts to 30 mph.
Tue (Veterans Day): 42/33 – AM flurries; brisk and partly sunny later.
Wed: 49/33 – Mostly sunny, breezy; milder afternoon.
Thu: 52/37 – Partly cloudy; comfortable fall day before cooler weekend.
