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Above Average Temperatures in the West; Winter Weather Returns to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes

Well above average temperatures will continue across the West this week, potentially breaking some daily high temperature records. A storm system dropping south out of Canada will bring a wintry mix to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes Tuesday, pushing into the Central Appalachians and interior Northeast on Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Waukesha County Airport (KUES)

Lat: 43.04°NLon: 88.25°WElev: 886ft.

Fair

36°F

2°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 30.00 in
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 12 Jan 7:45 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Waukesha WI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of sprinkles before 4am, then a slight chance of rain between 4am and 5am, then a chance of sprinkles after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of sprinkles after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Sprinkles

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of snow before 1am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 1am and 3am, then a slight chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Blustery, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Blustery

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 30. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of sprinkles before 4am, then a slight chance of rain between 4am and 5am, then a chance of sprinkles after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A chance of sprinkles after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow before 1am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 1am and 3am, then a slight chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Blustery, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 30. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 14.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
M.L.King Day
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Waukesha WI
 43.01°N 88.24°W (Elev. 922 ft)
Last Update:
8:11 pm CST Jan 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm CST Jan 12, 2026-6pm CST Jan 19, 2026
 
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