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Milwaukee, WI Weather: 22° Lows Follow Veterans Day Rain
Milwaukee, WI – Southern Wisconsin residents should prepare for a damp Veterans Day followed by a significant cooldown, with scattered rain showers Wednesday giving way to daytime temperatures in the
By Claire Benton · 2026-11-10T22:27:57.978Z
Milwaukee, WI – Southern Wisconsin residents should prepare for a damp Veterans Day followed by a significant cooldown, with scattered rain showers Wednesday giving way to daytime temperatures in the lower 40s and overnight lows potentially falling into the 20s by Friday morning.
According to the National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan office, scattered showers are expected to develop after dawn Wednesday, November 11, and continue periodically through the evening.
The rain could affect Veterans Day ceremonies, outdoor gatherings and travel across Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine and surrounding southeastern Wisconsin communities.
Wednesday afternoon temperatures are forecast to range from 51 to 54 degrees, with precipitation chances beginning around 50% before gradually decreasing toward 39%.
Rainfall is expected to be scattered rather than continuous, meaning some communities could experience extended dry periods between showers.
The weather pattern changes Thursday, November 12, as cooler air settles across southern Wisconsin.
Daytime highs are expected to reach only 40 to 45 degrees, with overnight temperatures ranging from 27 to 33 degrees.
Additional showers may develop near the Lake Michigan shoreline Thursday, although precipitation chances are expected to decrease from approximately 39% to 10%.
By Friday, November 13, the colder pattern becomes more noticeable, with afternoon highs between 40 and 44 degrees.
The forecast also shows overnight lows ranging from 22 to 31 degrees across the region, potentially bringing widespread freezing conditions to colder inland communities.
Residents should prepare for chilly mornings, particularly those heading to work or school early in the day.
Sensitive outdoor plants and exposed water connections may also require attention where temperatures fall well below freezing.
Friday is expected to bring a mixture of sunshine and clouds, with relatively limited precipitation chances.