Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Gray skies and a steady mist blanket the Lake Michigan shoreline this morning, setting a damp tone across southeastern Wisconsin. Light rain and patchy fog will continue through the day, keeping travel slow on I-94, I-43, and local arterials before gradual clearing moves in by Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan, widespread showers are expected through mid-afternoon, followed by lingering drizzle into the evening. Temperatures hold near the mid-40s today, cool enough to keep the air feeling raw. Rain totals should stay below a quarter inch, but visibility could dip below one mile in isolated fog patches west of the Kettle Moraine region late tonight.
Drivers are urged to use caution during the afternoon commute as slick pavement and fog combine to reduce visibility in rural areas. Winds turn light and variable after sunset, allowing moisture to settle and temperatures to drop toward the upper 30s.
By Sunday morning, clouds begin to break across Milwaukee, Racine, and Waukesha Counties, giving way to milder sunshine through midday. Highs rebound into the low 50s, rising toward 60 by Monday afternoon under clear skies and light southwest winds. The first week of November then looks quiet—ideal for raking leaves, outdoor sports, or preparing gardens and gutters for colder days ahead.
No early winter threats appear just yet, though long-range models hint at a chillier shift by the second weekend of November.
For now, southeastern Wisconsin enjoys a short-lived damp spell before crisp, golden fall weather returns in time for the workweek.
Five-Day Forecast for Milwaukee, WI:
Sat: 46/36 – Rain likely; breezy and cool.
Sun: 52/42 – Morning clouds, clearing skies; light southwest breeze.
Mon: 57/39 – Sunny and mild; pleasant fall day.
Tue: 59/44 – Mostly sunny; warmer afternoon.
Wed: 58/38 – Partly cloudy; cooler breeze late.
