#Milwaukee weather today skin#

Patterson added that areas near the lake should see light snowfall and flurries linger on Friday. “Because of those winds in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Sheboygan, Kenosha and Racine counties, there's a potential that they're going to have more snowfall than the people in further inland,” Patterson said. Taylor Patterson, a meteorologist at the weather service, said that east to northeast winds coming off Lake Michigan have a good chance of enhancing snowfalls during this storm.

The morning commute on Friday is expected to be heavily affected by the weather. Snow will start as wet and heavy but as the storm persists it will become lighter and more fluffy. Peak snowfall is predicted to be from 6 p.m. Thursday, and in southeast Wisconsin at 6 p.m. Snow will begin in southcentral and southwest Wisconsin at 2 p.m. Some counties in the southwest and southcentral portion of the state, like La Crosse, Jackson and Grant, were also changed from a watch to a warning as they expect 6 or more inches of snow. The storm is approaching on a more southern track and will hit southern Wisconsin the hardest.įorecasters at one point predicted 4 to 6 inches of snow for much of southern Wisconsin, but the latest data now shows that lakeshore counties along with Washington and Waukesha Counties can expect 5 to 9 inches. Partly Cloudy and Very Cold.Southern counties from La Crosse to Milwaukee are expected to get the most snow Very Windy with Significant Blowing Snow.

Snow Likely, Mainly NW of Metro Milwaukee, where 2-4' Possible Highs will reach into the teens.Īfter a few flurries late Sunday night into Monday, highs will return into the 20s next week. Sunshine breaks back out on Sunday as the winds slowly subside. Bitter cold and blowing snow conditions into the Christmas Holiday Weekend. Long-distance travel will be dangerous from Thursday night through Friday. Some additional wrap-around snow is possible on Friday. The wind will gust as high as 50 mph by tomorrow night, causing considering blowing and drifting of snow. Temperatures will crash and the wind will ramp up. An intense cold front sweeps the area tomorrow afternoon. Periods of snow are expected on Thursday with another 3-5' of accumulation possible everywhere. Most of the snow holds off in the Milwaukee area until tomorrow morning. Snow arrives tonight, mainly northwest of Metro Milwaukee, where 2-4' of snow is possible overnight. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the entire area, not necessarily for the amount of snow, but the combination of snow and wind.

#Milwaukee weather today skin#

Cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Hazardous conditions could also impact the morning and evening commute, particularly from Thursday evening through Friday evening. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Portions of east-central, south-central, and southeast Wisconsin are expected to see snow Thursday morning through late Friday night. Saturday for the following counties: Kenosha, Racine, Washington, Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Sheboygan, Walworth, Waukesha, Dodge, Fond Du Lac, and Jefferson.īlizzard conditions are possible. View the most recent forecast information at /weather.Ī WINTER STORM WARNING will go into effect from 9 a.m.