Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Wisconsin wakes up locked in deep winter, with brittle air cracking across sidewalks and lake winds cutting through layers. The cold feels immediate this morning, and any exposed skin stings within minutes.
According to the National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan, temperatures sat near 10 degrees early with wind chills dipping below zero. Northwest winds ease later, but cold air remains in place. Increasing clouds today signal an approaching disturbance, with highs struggling to reach the lower 20s.
Across Milwaukee County, roads remain dry for now, but conditions change later. Snow flurries may develop this evening, with a 20 to 40 percent chance of light snow overnight. Accumulations stay minor, though even a dusting can create slick travel after sunset. Drivers along I-94, I-43, and Highway 145 should prepare for reduced traction, especially on bridges and ramps.
Tonight’s temperatures fall into the upper teens. Any melted snow refreezes quickly, raising the risk of flash freezing. Walk carefully on untreated sidewalks and parking lots, and allow extra stopping distance if traveling late.
Sunday stays cold but calmer. Cloud cover lingers, and highs reach the upper 20s. Sunday night drops back near 20, keeping winter firmly in control. The pattern finally begins to bend early next week.
Monday brings a noticeable thaw, with highs climbing into the mid-30s under partial sun. Tuesday pushes warmer still, reaching the low 40s. Another weak system may introduce spotty snow chances Tuesday night, but warmer daytime temperatures limit impacts.
Looking ahead into the midweek and 6–10 day window, signs point toward above-normal temperatures expanding across the Midwest. Lake ice remains extensive for now, but a gradual February thaw appears increasingly likely. Heading out later today or tonight? Let us know what road conditions look like where you are.
Five-Day Outlook for Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Today: Increasing clouds, high near 21. Wind chills below zero early.
- Tonight: Chance of light snow, low near 17.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, high near 28.
- Monday: Partly sunny, warmer, high near 36.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, high near 43, slight snow chance at night.
