Milwaukee, WI – The last full week of November begins calm but won’t stay that way long. Cloud cover hangs low across southeast Wisconsin this morning, but conditions will shift quickly as rain, wind, and even the first hints of snow enter the mix before Thanksgiving.
According to the National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan, light rain develops Tuesday afternoon, increasing through the evening as a cold front approaches from the Plains. By late Tuesday night into Wednesday, brisk northwest winds will sweep across the region, with gusts near 45 mph along Lake Michigan.
The quick-moving system could bring a brief rain-to-snow changeover early Wednesday. Forecasters describe this as a “winter tease,” not a major storm—but with surface temperatures dropping into the 30s, slick spots are possible during the morning commute.
Thanksgiving Day itself looks chilly but bright, with highs near 33°F and wind gusts topping 30 mph. It’ll feel brisk for parade watchers and early travelers, though dry air should keep roads clear through the holiday.
Looking ahead to the weekend, another system could bring light snow Friday night into Saturday as colder air locks in across southern Wisconsin—an early sign winter has truly arrived.
5-Day Outlook:
- Tuesday: Rain developing, 51°F.
- Wednesday: Breezy, chance of rain/snow, 38°F.
- Thanksgiving Day: Mostly sunny, 33°F.
- Friday: Cloudy, 34°F.
- Saturday–Sunday: Snow chance, highs in 30s.
