Milwaukee, WI – The city wakes under a curtain of swirling white this morning — headlights cutting through a steady snowfall as gusts scatter drifts across roads and sidewalks. The early winter blast has turned Milwaukee’s quiet Sunday into a slow, slick commute for many returning from Thanksgiving travel.
According to the National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan, a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 a.m. CST, followed by a Winter Weather Advisory through 3 p.m. Snowfall totals of 1–3 inches are expected, with localized amounts up to 4 inches and wind gusts reaching 35 mph. Visibility may drop below one mile at times, especially in open or rural areas.
Drivers along I-43, I-94, and U.S. 41 should expect slippery stretches and blowing snow through late morning. Officials urge caution or postponement of travel where possible. Any melted snow could refreeze by evening, creating patches of black ice as temperatures fall into the low 20s°F.
By Monday, conditions calm with a high near 27°F, but another quick-moving system could bring light snow Monday night into Tuesday.
Five-Day Outlook:
- Monday: Mostly cloudy, high 27°F, chance of snow late.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 25°F, low 16°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, chance of snow, high 32°F.
- Thursday: Sunny but frigid, high 14°F.
- Friday: Snow chance returns, high 23°F.
This storm marks the region’s first true December snow event — a reminder that winter travel season has arrived. Keep shovels and emergency kits handy, and check local plow updates before heading out.
