Wisconsin – The cold cuts deep this morning as breath crystallizes and footsteps crunch across frozen sidewalks. Milwaukee wakes up under a hard February freeze, with Arctic air firmly in control and little room for error during the morning commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Milwaukee, temperatures sit near 13 degrees early today, with northwest winds pushing wind chills close to zero. Skies stay mostly cloudy at first, but sunshine increases later, helping highs climb only into the mid-20s. Roads remain dry for now, though untreated surfaces stay icy in shaded spots.
Clouds thicken tonight as the next system approaches. Temperatures dip into the low teens, setting the stage for snow to develop Thursday. Light snow becomes more likely by late morning, with a 40 percent chance overall. Even minor accumulation could slow travel on I-94, I-43, and city arterials during the day.
Thursday night brings added concern. Snow may mix with freezing rain after midnight as temperatures hover near 27 degrees. That combination raises the risk for slick roads and sidewalks, especially during early travel periods. Conditions could deteriorate quickly where drizzle freezes on contact.
By Friday, light drizzle or snow may linger early before skies brighten. Highs reach the mid-30s, but strong northwest winds gusting near 30 mph could cause rapid refreezing once temperatures drop again Friday night. Flash freezing remains a real threat this time of year.
The weekend stays cold but quieter. Saturday turns mostly sunny with highs near 26, while another chance of snow arrives Saturday night. Looking ahead, early next week shows signs of gradual warming, with highs pushing toward the upper 30s.
Plan extra travel time late Thursday into Friday, and watch for changing road conditions. How cold did it feel where you stepped outside this morning?
Five-Day Outlook for Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Today: Mostly sunny; high near 25
- Thursday: Chance of snow; high near 31
- Friday: Early drizzle or snow, then partly sunny; high near 36
- Saturday: Mostly sunny; high near 26
- Sunday: Partly sunny; high near 31
