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Lake Effect Snow Along Eastern Great Lakes; Critical Fire Weather in Texas

As a potent winter storm moves off the coast of New England, heavy snow will be possible in its wake downwind of the eastern Great Lakes through Monday night and into Tuesday. A quick-hitting winter storm will bring strong winds and snow to the northern Plains and Upper Great Lakes Tuesday. Strong winds and dry conditions will result in critical fire weather conditions in the southern Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (KMKE)

Lat: 42.96°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 722ft.

Mostly Cloudy

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1013.1 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 17 Jan 7:52 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport WI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 19 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    High: 37 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind around 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 15 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Mostly Sunny
    and Blustery

    High: 18 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 4 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 13. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 13 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 3. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 3 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 21. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    Sunny

    High: 21 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

    Low: 14 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind around 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 13. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 3. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 21. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
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Point Forecast:
Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport WI
 42.95°N 87.89°W (Elev. 699 ft)
Last Update:
7:25 pm CST Jan 17, 2022
Forecast Valid:
8pm CST Jan 17, 2022-6pm CST Jan 24, 2022
 
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