A Couple of Fast Moving Storms Affecting Areas Along and East of the Rockies

A couple of storm systems will impact travel conditions through the first half of this weekend. Heavy snow from the mountains of the West will move into the upper Midwest and upper Great Lakes through tonight. Record warmth and Gulf moisture along and east of the Mississippi River will fuel severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, fog for the Tennessee Valley and deep South on Friday into Saturday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (KMKE)

Lat: 42.96°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 722ft.

Overcast

47°F

8°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	S 3 mph
Barometer	29.77 in (1008.5 mb)
Dewpoint	39°F (4°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	8 Jan 10:52 am CST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport WI

Today
High: 51 °F
Rain
Tonight
Low: 39 °F
Rain and
Breezy then
Chance Rain
Friday
High: 43 °F
Chance Rain
then Mostly
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 30 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 35 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 21 °F
Snow Likely
Sunday
High: 30 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 21 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 37 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Rain, mainly after 2pm. High near 51. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Rain and thunderstorms before 4am, then a chance of rain. Low around 39. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of rain before 11am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Friday Night

A slight chance of rain and snow after midnight. Increasing clouds, with a low around 30. North wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday

Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 30. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

Tuesday Night

A chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.