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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

16°F

-9°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 29.86 in (1012.6 mb)
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill5°F (-15°C)
Last update 1 Jan 11:52 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Milwaukee WI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A chance of flurries between 1am and 2am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance
    Flurries

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 14 °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 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of flurries between 1am and 2am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
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 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 5 to 10 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 39.
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:
Milwaukee WI
 43.07°N 87.97°W (Elev. 715 ft)
Last Update:
12:26 am CST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am CST Jan 2, 2026-6pm CST Jan 8, 2026
 
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