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

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed SW 14 mph
Barometer 29.50 in (999.9 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 1.75 mi
Wind Chill12°F (-11°C)
Last update 16 Jan 4:52 am CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Whitefish Bay WI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow.  Low around 22. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow before noon, then scattered snow showers after 4pm.  High near 35. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 15 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 6. Windy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 6 °F

    Cold and
    Windy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 0.

    Low: 0 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Low around 22. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow before noon, then scattered snow showers after 4pm. High near 35. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Snow likely after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 6. Windy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 15.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Whitefish Bay WI
 43.11°N 87.91°W (Elev. 653 ft)
5:27 am CST Jan 16, 2026
5am CST Jan 16, 2026-6pm CST Jan 22, 2026
 
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