Chance of Overnight Wintry Mix in SE Wisconsin

Warmer temperatures and sunshine expected Wednesday, but more rain chances later this week

Apr. 7, 2026 at 10:04pm

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A vast, atmospheric landscape painting depicting a heavy snowstorm sweeping across a frozen lake, with the scale of the natural elements dwarfing any physical structures in the scene.A dramatic winter storm system moves across the frozen expanse of a Wisconsin lake, underscoring the region's unpredictable spring weather patterns.Today in Milwaukee

A chance of a wintry mix or rain showers is possible overnight in southeastern Wisconsin, with temperatures around freezing. However, the precipitation is expected to move out by Wednesday morning, leading to a dry and warmer day with highs in the 60s. More rain chances are then forecast for late Wednesday night into Thursday and again late Thursday night into Friday.

Why it matters

Spring weather patterns in Wisconsin can be unpredictable, with the potential for late-season winter weather mixed with warmer, sunnier conditions. Tracking these changing conditions is important for residents to plan their activities and prepare for any disruptive weather.

The details

The overnight precipitation is expected to be light, with a mix of snow, sleet, and rain possible. Temperatures will hover around the freezing mark, with winds coming off Lake Michigan keeping areas along the shoreline a bit cooler. By Wednesday morning, the precipitation should move out, leading to a dry and mild day with highs reaching the low 60s. However, another weather system is expected to bring more rain chances late Wednesday night into Thursday, and then again late Thursday night into Friday, with temperatures cooling back down into the 50s.

  • Overnight, a chance of wintry mix or rain showers is possible, with precipitation expected to move out by Wednesday morning.
  • Wednesday will be dry and mild, with highs in the low 60s.
  • Late Wednesday night into Thursday, another chance of rain is forecast.
  • Late Thursday night into Friday, more rain chances are expected, with temperatures cooling back down into the 50s.

The players

Gino Recchia

A meteorologist reporting on the weather forecast for southeastern Wisconsin.

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What they’re saying

“Looking at tomorrow Juneau the daytime hours are what's going to be our dry times.”

— Gino Recchia, Meteorologist

“So at least we can get out. And also it's going to be a lot warmer. So it will be nice to be outside.”

— Gino Recchia, Meteorologist

What’s next

Residents should monitor the weather forecast closely over the next few days, as the changing conditions could impact outdoor activities and plans.

The takeaway

Spring weather in Wisconsin can be unpredictable, with the potential for late-season winter weather mixed with warmer, sunnier conditions. Staying informed about the latest forecast is important for residents to plan accordingly and prepare for any disruptive weather.