Wisconsin wakes under a sharp, biting wind this morning as a pale glow spreads over Lake Michigan and ripples across wet pavement near the city. Flurries drift through pockets of the metro area—an early sign of the much larger system racing toward Milwaukee. Travelers heading home for Post-Thanksgiving plans should stay alert; this storm moves quickly and conditions may change fast by Saturday morning.
Snow builds later today as moisture deepens from the west. Roads may still look manageable through much of the day, but temperatures hold in the 20s and lower 30s, keeping surfaces cold enough for rapid accumulation once heavier bands arrive. Meteorologists now track a long-duration event expected to peak Saturday and persist into early Sunday—classic early-December winter weather.
Heavy snow becomes widespread Saturday morning. Rates may exceed one inch per hour at times, especially west and northwest of downtown. Most of east-central and southeast Wisconsin falls under a Winter Storm Warning, with 6–10 inches expected and locally higher totals possible. Winds increase to 10–15 mph with higher gusts, creating slushy drifts and pockets of reduced visibility along I-94, I-43, and Route 41. Plan extra time if traveling between Milwaukee, Waukesha, Sheboygan, or Racine.
Saturday night transitions briefly to a rain-snow mix near the lake before colder air snaps back in. Roads could turn slick quickly as temperatures fall into the lower 20s. Conditions may deteriorate fast after sunset.
Sunday remains blustery with lighter snow showers. Gusts up to 20 mph push blowing snow across open areas, especially north and west of the city. Travel stays slow, but gradual improvement begins late day.
Monday turns partly sunny but cold, and another chance of snow returns Tuesday into Wednesday as early-December patterns strengthen across the Midwest.
