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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (KMKE)

Lat: 42.96°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 722ft.

A Few Clouds

16°F

-9°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1016.2 mb)
Dewpoint 2°F (-17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill6°F (-14°C)
Last update 2 Jan 5:52 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

South Milwaukee WI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 14. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 13. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 29. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 29 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely before 3am, then a slight chance of snow and sleet. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance
    Snow/Sleet

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of rain before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 14. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 13. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 29. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Snow likely before 3am, then a slight chance of snow and sleet. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of rain before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
South Milwaukee WI
 42.91°N 87.87°W (Elev. 666 ft)
Last Update:
5:36 pm CST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm CST Jan 2, 2026-6pm CST Jan 9, 2026
 
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