Milwaukee, Wisconsin – A gray, wintry sky hangs low over Lake Michigan this Veterans Day morning as the city wakes to 25°F air and a damp chill. Light flurries brush along the lakefront, and a few icy grains may mix inland through early morning. Pavement remains cold but mostly dry, offering a brisk backdrop for ceremonies and morning commutes across the metro.
According to the National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan, a quick burst of lake-effect snow is possible through 9 a.m., followed by clearing skies and a breezy, cold afternoon. Winds may gust near 30 mph at times, pushing wind chills into the teens early before rebounding toward the low 40s. Sunshine builds Wednesday and Thursday as a quiet, milder pattern returns to southern Wisconsin.
Highs midweek will climb into the upper 40s to low 50s, with calmer winds and bright skies — a welcome shift for those catching up on leaf cleanup or early holiday prep. Drivers along I-94 and I-43 should find clear travel from Wednesday through Friday, though morning frost may still coat windshields before sunrise.
By Friday, highs near 52°F signal a short-lived reprieve from November’s early bite. Looking ahead, models hint at another round of moisture developing this weekend that could bring light rain or a wintry mix farther north. It’s a gentle reminder that the first half of November is the season’s balancing act — between early winter’s chill and late-fall’s fleeting warmth.
Five-Day Forecast for Milwaukee, WI:
Mon: 42/26 – Breezy, 20% early snow chance; clearing later.
Tue: 49/37 – Partly cloudy; lighter west wind.
Wed: 52/33 – Sunny, calmer; milder afternoon.
Thu: 52/37 – Mostly sunny; pleasant.
Fri: 60/44 – Increasing clouds; 20% rain chance late.
