Light snow drifts across the Milwaukee skyline this morning, blending into a misty glaze on parked cars and windshields. Roads are slick, and visibility remains patchy — a preview of the messy mix expected to linger through midweek as winter tightens its grip on southern Wisconsin.
According to the National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan, light snow will transition to freezing drizzle across east and south-central Wisconsin today. While accumulations stay light — generally under an inch — even a thin glaze could make untreated roads dangerously slick through the Tuesday morning and evening commute. Drivers should reduce speed and allow extra braking distance, particularly along I-94 and I-43 corridors.
Meteorologists say the wintry mix will taper to light snow Wednesday, followed by a plunge in temperatures. Highs near 32°F midweek will fall sharply into the low 20s by Thursday, with wind chills dipping into the single digits. By the weekend, Arctic air will deepen across the state, sending “feels-like” temperatures as low as -15°F to -25°F during early mornings.
The bitter air marks the start of a longer cold stretch that could persist through December 17. Snow showers remain possible through the period, especially near Lake Michigan and across central Wisconsin, where lake-effect flurries may redevelop under strong northwest flow.
Five-Day Outlook for Milwaukee, WI
- Tuesday: Chance of snow/drizzle, high 33°F, low 30°F.
- Wednesday: Snow, high 32°F, low 11°F.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, high 22°F, low 9°F.
- Friday: Chance of snow, high 24°F, low 1°F.
- Saturday: Partly cloudy, high 18°F, low near 0°F.
