Milwaukee Weather: Freezing Drizzle Early, Warm-Up Coming

Forecast calls for mild temperatures by Saturday after overnight slick spots

Mar. 19, 2026 at 9:36am

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The Milwaukee area is facing a low-impact stretch of weather, but there is a small window overnight into early Thursday where a little freezing drizzle could create some slick spots, mainly north of I-94. However, the bigger story is the warming trend, especially by Saturday when the mildest air of the entire stretch is likely to arrive.

Why it matters

Freezing drizzle can create hazardous driving conditions, especially on roads and bridges, so the forecast is important for commuters and travelers in the Milwaukee region. The warming trend will also be welcomed news after the recent cold spell.

The details

A weak system is expected to slide through late Saturday night into Sunday, bringing a few spotty rain or snow showers, mainly to the north. This will be followed by a brief shot of cooler air. From there, the weather is forecast to be quiet and seasonable early next week, with only a low-confidence system to watch by Tuesday.

  • Overnight into early Thursday, there is a risk of light freezing rain or freezing drizzle, mainly north of I-94.
  • Saturday will likely see the mildest air of the entire stretch, with a high near 60 degrees.
  • A weak system is expected late Saturday night into Sunday, bringing a slight chance of morning showers.

The players

Rob Haswell

FOX6 Chief Meteorologist

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What they’re saying

“We're dealing with a pretty low-impact stretch of weather here, but there is a small window overnight into early Thursday where a little freezing drizzle could create some slick spots—mainly north of I-94.”

— Rob Haswell, FOX6 Chief Meteorologist

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The takeaway

This forecast highlights the importance of being prepared for potential slick conditions on the roads, especially for commuters and travelers in the Milwaukee region, while also looking forward to the warming trend and milder weather expected by the weekend.