Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (KMKE)

Lat: 42.96°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 722ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SW 14 G 23 mph
Barometer 29.65 in (1005.3 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill8°F (-13°C)
Last update 15 Jan 10:52 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Milwaukee WI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow before 1am, then a chance of snow and freezing rain between 1am and 4am, then snow after 4am.  Low around 22. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.  Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 10am.  High near 34. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow before midnight, then a chance of snow showers after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Blustery

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 7. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 7 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around -1.

    Low: -1 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow before 1am, then a chance of snow and freezing rain between 1am and 4am, then snow after 4am. Low around 22. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 10am. High near 34. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow before midnight, then a chance of snow showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
M.L.King Day
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 7. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Milwaukee WI
 43.04°N 87.92°W (Elev. 600 ft)
9:07 pm CST Jan 15, 2026
11pm CST Jan 15, 2026-6pm CST Jan 22, 2026
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database