Wisconsin’s lakefront air feels damp and heavy this morning, and the gray sky over Milwaukee signals changes ahead. Rain pushes in after 3 p.m., and temperatures hovering in the upper 30s will climb just enough to keep roads mainly wet at first. Conditions will not stay quiet for long.
According to the National Weather Service in Milwaukee, highs reach near 44 degrees today under mostly cloudy skies. Rain develops after midafternoon, then becomes likely this evening with an 80 to 90 percent chance. Lows settle near 40 as east winds increase. Some thunder is even possible before daybreak Wednesday, with rainfall totals between a tenth and a quarter inch.
Drivers along I-94, I-43 and the Hoan Bridge should expect slick pavement and reduced visibility in steady rain. Plan extra time for the evening commute and keep headlights on.
Wednesday flips the script. Skies gradually clear and temperatures surge near 60 degrees, though west winds could gust up to 30 mph. That brief burst of spring vibes fades quickly. Thursday brings a 40 percent chance of rain with highs near 48. By Thursday night, rain mixes with snow as temperatures dip to the mid-30s. Little accumulation is expected, but slushy spots may form.
Friday stays mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain and snow and highs near 40. Light snow showers could linger into Friday night and Saturday, with highs falling into the 30s. This is prime flash-freeze season. Any daytime melt can refreeze on bridges and overpasses after sunset.
Looking ahead, the 6–10 day outlook points to above-normal temperatures returning across Wisconsin into early next week. A gradual warming trend from Monday through Saturday hints that stronger spring warmth is on the horizon. Are you noticing slick spots in your neighborhood today?
Five Day Outlook for Milwaukee, Wisconsin:
Wednesday: High 60, breezy, 20% early rain chance.
Thursday: High 48, 40% chance of rain.
Friday: High 40, 50% chance rain/snow.
Saturday: High 35, 20% chance of snow.
Sunday: High 30, 20% chance of snow.
