Showers and Warmer Temperatures Forecast for Southeast Wisconsin

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Scattered showers are moving through Southeast Wisconsin early Wednesday morning. While temperatures near and below freezing in some areas could lead to a few slick spots, the showers will quickly clear and temperatures will warm up, reaching the lower 60s by Wednesday afternoon. Additional rounds of showers are expected on Thursday and Friday, with highs in the upper 50s on Thursday and lower 50s on Friday. The weekend will start sunny on Saturday before more showers and storms return on Sunday.

Why it matters

Spring weather patterns in Southeast Wisconsin can be unpredictable, with rapid temperature swings and the potential for icy conditions. This forecast provides important information for residents to plan their activities and stay safe as the region transitions to warmer spring weather.

The details

The early morning showers on Wednesday are expected to bring a thin glaze of ice to some elevated surfaces in colder areas, but temperatures will quickly rise above freezing, melting any ice. Sunshine will break out on Wednesday afternoon, with highs reaching the lower 60s. Additional rounds of showers are likely on Thursday and Friday, with highs in the upper 50s on Thursday and lower 50s on Friday. The weekend will start sunny on Saturday before more showers and storms return on Sunday.

• Scattered showers are moving through early Wednesday morning.
• Temperatures will quickly warm through sunrise on Wednesday, melting any ice.
• Highs will climb into the lower 60s on Wednesday afternoon.
• Another round of showers is likely early Thursday and again early Friday.
• Highs will be in the upper 50s on Thursday and lower 50s on Friday.

What’s next

Residents should monitor the weather conditions and be prepared for potential icy spots on roads and elevated surfaces early Wednesday morning. As temperatures warm, any ice should quickly melt.