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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.

Partly Cloudy

20°F

-7°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed W 10 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1014.7 mb)
Dewpoint -2°F (-19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill9°F (-13°C)
Last update 2 Jan 1:52 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport WI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 21. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 15. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 12. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 29. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 29 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 21. West wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 15. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 12. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 29. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport WI
 42.95°N 87.89°W (Elev. 699 ft)
Last Update:
1:26 pm CST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm CST Jan 2, 2026-6pm CST Jan 8, 2026
 
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