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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.

Fair

13°F

-11°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed NW 9 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1013.2 mb)
Dewpoint 6°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill1°F (-17°C)
Last update 2 Jan 4:52 am CST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Milwaukee WI

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 22. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 13 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 30. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 30 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 22. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 13. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 30. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Milwaukee WI
 43.04°N 87.92°W (Elev. 600 ft)
Last Update:
4:47 am CST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am CST Jan 2, 2026-6pm CST Jan 8, 2026
 
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