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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.

Overcast

15°F

-9°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1013.8 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill4°F (-16°C)
Last update 1 Jan 8:52 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW West Milwaukee WI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values between zero and 5. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

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

    High: 29 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values between zero and 5. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 29. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW West Milwaukee WI
 43.02°N 88.01°W (Elev. 748 ft)
Last Update:
8:48 pm CST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm CST Jan 1, 2026-6pm CST Jan 8, 2026
 
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