MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The air feels crisp along Lake Michigan this morning, with a hint of warmth returning as sunshine spreads over southeastern Wisconsin. Monday’s calm start will quickly shift to a more unsettled midweek, with passing showers, gusty winds, and a noticeable cool-down ahead of Halloween.
According to the National Weather Service in Milwaukee, Monday stays bright with highs near 55 degrees and an east breeze at 10 to 15 mph. Clouds increase tonight as winds shift southeast, signaling a slow-moving front expected to arrive late Tuesday into Wednesday.
Tuesday brings filtered sun early, then increasing clouds by afternoon. Showers are possible after 4 p.m., especially west of Milwaukee and along the I-94 corridor. While rainfall totals will stay light, gusty winds up to 25 mph could make for a damp evening commute. Wednesday’s temperatures hover in the low to mid-50s, with another round of isolated showers possible before skies clear late in the day.
By Thursday and Friday, drier air moves in behind the front, ushering in a cooler, breezy stretch just in time for Halloween. Trick-or-treaters can expect clear skies and temperatures near 50 at sunset, dipping into the 40s after dusk — chilly but pleasant with a light northwest breeze.
Looking ahead, models hint at a colder November pattern forming over the Great Lakes next week, possibly introducing the season’s first flakes inland if trends hold — an early reminder that winter is near.
Five-Day Forecast for Milwaukee, WI:
Mon: 55/46 – Sunny and mild; east breeze.
Tue: 56/45 – Increasing clouds; light showers late.
Wed: 54/43 – Spotty showers; breezy and cool.
Thu: 53/39 – Partly sunny; drier and brisk.
Fri: 52/38 – Clear and cool; ideal trick-or-treat evening.
