Wisconsin – Thick, wind-whipped snow sweeps across Milwaukee this morning, coating roads in a fast-growing blanket while visibility drops along I-94 and neighborhood streets. The air feels sharp and heavy, and plows struggle to keep pace as new bands develop on radar. Anyone traveling for post-Thanksgiving plans faces a difficult start, with road conditions deteriorating rapidly through midday.
According to the National Weather Service, a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 a.m. Sunday, with total snow accumulations between 8 and 11 inches across Milwaukee and nearby communities. Blowing and drifting snow will intensify later today as gusts climb near 30 mph, pushing snow back across cleared lanes and making rural roads especially treacherous.
The heaviest snowfall is expected late morning through this evening, when mesoscale bands could produce snowfall rates high enough to overwhelm even treated surfaces. Meteorologists note that any travel should be delayed where possible, as conditions may change quickly from “manageable” to “low-visibility whiteout” within minutes. Even after the main storm tapers early Sunday, patchy blowing snow may continue into the afternoon.
This powerful system marks a true December Winter Tease, fitting into the broader pattern expected to dominate early next week. National outlooks highlight a notable cold front between December 4–8, likely sending temperatures well below normal from the Midwest to the Great Lakes. Milwaukee’s pattern favors additional light snow chances and reinforcing shots of cold, though no second major accumulation is confirmed yet. Still, forecasters urge residents to monitor daily updates as models begin hinting at a possible second system.
Keep gloves and shovels ready, allow triple the usual travel time, and prepare for snow-covered intersections throughout the metro.
Five-Day Outlook for Milwaukee
Today: Heavy snow. High 33.
Sunday: Patchy blowing snow. High 30.
Monday: Mostly cloudy. High 24.
Tuesday: Chance snow. High 24.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High 30.
