Possible Snow in Milwaukee After Warm Start

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The National Weather Service is forecasting a potential rain-to-snow transition in the Milwaukee area on Wednesday into Wednesday night as temperatures drop into the 30s. While snow totals are expected to stay on the lighter side, generally up to around a half inch in Milwaukee, some areas just inland could see similar amounts. Higher totals of 1 to 2 inches are possible farther north and west.

Why it matters

This late-season snowfall highlights the unpredictable nature of spring weather in the Upper Midwest, where winter conditions can quickly follow a stretch of warm weather. The timing and colder temperatures could still create slick spots on roads, especially Wednesday night into early Thursday.

The details

The snow comes after a warm start to the week, with highs climbing into the 60s on Monday and near 60 on Tuesday before dropping sharply by Wednesday. Rain is expected to take over again on Thursday, with a soaking system bringing up to an inch of precipitation before unsettled weather lingers into the weekend.

• Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
• Tuesday: A chance of rain and thunderstorms, with a high near 60.
• Wednesday: A chance of snow after 1pm, mixing with rain after 4pm, with a high near 40.
• Wednesday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 4am, with a low around 33.
• Thursday: Rain, with a high near 48.

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