Wisconsin – Rain taps against windshields and damp pavement slows drivers across Milwaukee this afternoon, with steady showers setting the tone for a shifting spring pattern.
According to the National Weather Service, rain chances peak near 100% later today, with additional light precipitation continuing into the evening. Roads across I-94, I-43, and downtown corridors may turn slick, especially during heavier bursts.
Across Milwaukee, Waukesha, and Racine counties, conditions improve briefly heading into Friday. Skies begin to clear, but temperatures drop sharply, with highs only reaching near 49°F and lows falling to around 34°F. That colder air may create patchy slick spots early in the day where moisture lingers.
Saturday brings a calmer stretch with partly sunny skies and highs near 50°F. It’s a short-lived break. By late Saturday into Sunday, a new round of unsettled weather builds in.
Showers return Saturday night with a 60% chance, and Sunday brings a stronger push of moisture. Highs rebound to near 69°F, but rain chances climb to 50%, with breezy conditions developing. Gusts may impact travel, especially along Lake Michigan shorelines.
Meteorologists now tracking a broader active pattern across the Great Lakes. Additional rain and storm chances continue into early next week, with periodic downpours possible.
Plan ahead if traveling this weekend. Wet roads and changing temperatures could impact visibility and braking distance.
Five Day Forecast for Milwaukee, WI:
Friday: Mostly cloudy early, then clearing, high near 49°F
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 50°F
Sunday: Chance of showers, high near 69°F
Monday: Chance of showers and storms, high near 72°F
Tuesday: Showers likely, high near 66°F
