MILWAUKEE, Wis. – A pale sunrise over Lake Michigan greets southeastern Wisconsin this morning, the air cool and still carrying a trace of lake breeze. After weeks of shifting fronts and blustery starts, a calm pattern has finally settled in — just in time for Halloween weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan, mostly sunny skies and light east winds will hold steady through Friday. Daytime highs will reach the low 50s, with crisp mornings in the upper 30s to low 40s. It’s classic late-October weather — bright but brisk — perfect for outdoor school parades or afternoon decorating before trick-or-treat night.
Friday’s Halloween outlook looks almost textbook for southeastern Wisconsin. Under partly sunny skies, temperatures near 53°F will slide into the upper 40s by early evening. Winds will turn light from the northwest, keeping conditions dry and comfortable for costumed families across Milwaukee, Waukesha, and Racine Counties. Parents should still pack a jacket or gloves for kids heading out later, as the chill sets in quickly after sunset.
Looking ahead, the weekend stays pleasant with highs in the low to mid-50s and a gradual increase in clouds. A weak system brushing the western Great Lakes late Sunday may bring a few spotty showers, but no major travel impacts are expected. The first week of November hints at a cooler pattern — possibly a brief cold snap — signaling the next step toward early winter.
And with clocks falling back early Sunday morning, the early sunsets will only make that November chill feel a bit closer.
Five-Day Forecast for Milwaukee, WI:
Wed: 53/42 – Mostly sunny; light east wind near 15 mph.
Thu: 53/40 – Partly sunny; calm and cool.
Fri: 53/38 – Mostly sunny; clear and crisp for Halloween.
Sat: 50/38 – Partly sunny; steady northwest breeze.
Sun: 53/40 – Clouds increase; slight chance of late rain.
