Cold Temperatures for the Eastern U.S.; Lake Effect Snow in the Great Lakes; Heavy Rain in the Pacific Northwest

Cold temperatures will continue across much of the eastern U.S. into today. Heavy lake effect snow continues into today east of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Two Pacific cold fronts will cross the Pacific Northwest early this week followed by another atmospheric river. Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected through midweek, with the potential for renewed urban and river flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (KMKE)

Lat: 42.96°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 722ft.

Overcast

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1018.7 mb)
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill8°F (-13°C)
Last update 15 Dec 3:52 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Milwaukee WI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain showers before noon, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  High near 42. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 26 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
Rain showers before noon, then a chance of rain and snow showers. High near 42. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Milwaukee WI
 43.07°N 87.97°W (Elev. 715 ft)
3:12 pm CST Dec 15, 2025
4pm CST Dec 15, 2025-6pm CST Dec 22, 2025
 
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