Wisconsin – Headlights blur into a gray haze this morning as fog hangs low over southeastern Wisconsin, dampening roads and muting the skyline. The air feels raw, and untreated pavement may turn slick fast as winter asserts itself again.
According to the National Weather Service in Milwaukee, dense fog and freezing conditions are possible near daybreak, with reduced visibility lingering into the morning hours. Slick spots may form on untreated roads and sidewalks where freezing fog develops. Drivers across Milwaukee County should slow down, increase following distance, and use low beams.
Conditions improve later today as fog lifts and clouds thin. Temperatures climb near 40, offering a brief break from harsher winter cold. To be fair, that calm window does not last long.
Rain becomes likely Thursday afternoon and continues into Thursday night. Southeast winds increase, and steady rain could lead to ponding on roads like I-94 and I-43 during peak travel times. According to the National Weather Service, rainfall amounts may reach up to half an inch in spots, enough to break up lingering ice along rivers and creeks.
By Friday, showers taper, but cooler air moves in. Highs drop into the low 40s, and a mix of rain and snow may develop by Friday night. Conditions may deteriorate quickly after sunset as temperatures slide toward freezing.
Saturday brings a more classic Winter feel. Snow becomes likely at times, with highs in the upper 30s. Accumulating snow remains possible into Saturday night, especially north and west of downtown. Drivers should plan extra time and watch for slushy roads and reduced visibility.
Sunday stays cold with lingering snow chances and highs near 30. Early next week looks quieter but chilly, with winter firmly back in control. Spot slick roads or fog this morning? Let us know what you’re seeing around Milwaukee.
Five Day Forecast for Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Today: Patchy fog early, then partly sunny, high near 40
Thursday: Rain likely, breezy, high near 49
Friday: Chance of rain early, high near 42
Saturday: Rain changing to snow, high near 37
Sunday: Slight chance of snow, colder, high near 29
