Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (KMKE)

Lat: 42.96°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 722ft.

Blowing Snow and Breezy

7°F

-14°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed NW 21 G 32 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1013.7 mb)
Dewpoint -5°F (-21°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill-13°F (-25°C)
Last update 19 Jan 4:52 am CST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Milwaukee WI

Winter Weather Advisory January 19, 05:29am until January 19, 12:00pm
Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 05:29am until January 19, 12:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 19, 05:29am until January 19, 12:00pm
    Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 05:29am until January 19, 12:00pm

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  • Overnight

    Low: 7 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Scattered snow showers before 9am, then scattered flurries between 9am and 10am.  Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 5. Wind chill values between -15 and -25. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 5 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: -1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow.  Low around 9. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 16. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered snow showers. Areas of blowing snow. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 7. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
M.L.King Day
Scattered snow showers before 9am, then scattered flurries between 9am and 10am. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 5. Wind chill values between -15 and -25. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Low around 9. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 16. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 1.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around -12.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 4.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around -7.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 12.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Milwaukee WI
 43.04°N 87.92°W (Elev. 600 ft)
5:22 am CST Jan 19, 2026
5am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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