NWS Milwaukee (Unofficial Mirror)

An area of light drizzle and light freezing drizzle are moving east across southern WI early this morning. This area may weaken somewhat, as it encounters dry air. This may result in a light glazing, especially for untreated and elevated surfaces. Drive carefully! #swiwx #wiwx

Patchy light freezing rain/drizzle and slick spots may occur 3 AM-8 AM this morning. Drier air further north will limit the light freezing rain/drizzle potential. Slick travel may develop early this morning, especially for elevated and untreated surfaces. #swiwx #wiwx

Monthly climate stats for Madison and Milwaukee for February 2026

Monthly climate stats for Madison and Milwaukee for February 2026 #wiwx

Map highlighting light freezing rain/drizzle potential overnight into Tuesday morning for southwest and south central WI.

May be a potential for some slick spots to develop overnight into Tue AM with some patchy light freezing rain/drizzle for southwestern WI. Pay attention before heading out the door in the morning if traveling in these areas. #wiwx

Updated map of the extended Winter Weather Advisory, which now includes Ozaukee and Milwaukee Counties.

4:30 PM Sat - Winter Wx Advisory has been expanded into Ozaukee and Milwaukee Cos, where it will be in effect until 8 PM. Continue to expect 2-4" of total snow accumulation in the advisory area, with a few locally higher totals possible. Slow down if taking to the roads!

A map depicts forecast snow totals, showing a narrow bullseye of 2 to 4 inches spanning east to west across portions of southern Wisconsin. Locally higher totals over 4 inches will be possible directly underneath the snow band, with only trace to 2 inches possible outside of it.

A map depicts this afternoon's Winter Weather Advisory, which as of 2:30 PM includes Sauk, Iowa, Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Jefferson, Washington, and Waukesha counties. The Advisory remains in effect thru 6 PM in the west, and 8 PM in the east.

A map highlights southern Wisconsin counties bordering Lake Michigan, showing potential for an additional trace to 1 inch of snow to fall tonight through around 9 AM Sunday morning.

As the east-west snow band sets up across southern WI, we've issued a Winter Weather Advisory mentioning the potential for 2-4" (locally higher) snow accumulations along a narrow corridor. Stay tuned for more updates! #wiwx #sewiwx

9:00 AM Radar Graphic depicts a light to moderate band of snow over southeastern Minnesota, gradually pushing eastward into southern Wisconsin. 1 to 3 inch accumulations remain possible in southern Wisconsin this afternoon, mainly in a narrow east-west corridor (under the snow band). Snow should taper off in a west to east manner early this evening.

Though dry air is currently keeping the snow at bay, we still expect an east-west snow band to develop later this morning into this afternoon, with 1 to 3 inch accumulations (along a narrow corridor) possible. #wiwx #sewiwx

Snow will spread east across southern WI from mainly later this morning into early this evening. There is still uncertainty where the narrow band of higher snowfall rates and amounts will set up. Keep up with the forecast for today, and prepare for slippery roads. #swiwx #wiwx

Graphicast explaining remaining location uncertainties regarding a narrow band of moderate to heavy snow forecast for Saturday. A map of southern Wisconsin is shown on the left hand side, and highlights areas north of I-94 as the currently favored area for snow band impacts. Key forecast points are typed out on the top right, with snow timing indicated in the bottom right.

Graphicast explaining expected snow accumulations in Saturday's snow band. Snow accumulation forecast is shown on the left hand side, with areas currently favored to see impacts from the snow band expected to see 2-4 inches of accumulation. Much lower totals are apparent outside of the currently expected snow band track. Key forecast expectations both in and outside of the snow band are written out on the right hand side, with a slider bar at bottom right indicating a wetter and more packy snow character.

Narrow band of snow remains forecast Saturday. 2-4" of accumulation are expected within the band with slippery travel. Winter Wx Advisories will become necessary as snow band track clarifies through tonight. Budget extra time if planning to be on the roads Saturday! #swiwx

A swath of light snow, with a general 1 to 3 inches of snowfall, is expected across most of southern Wisconsin on Saturday. A narrow band up to 4 inches may occur, though it's still uncertain where it may occur. Slick roads are possible Saturday. Keep up with the forecast! #swiwx

A narrow east-west band of snow is expected in the region Saturday, though the exact position of it remains uncertain. Roughly 1 to 3 inch snow accumulations expected in the band, little to no snowfall elsewhere. Snow arrives late Saturday morning, peaks Saturday afternoon, and tapers off early Saturday evening.

An east-west oriented band of accumulating snow is expected to form somewhere in southern Wisconsin on Saturday, dropping a quick 1 to 3 inches (with little to no snowfall outside the band). We expect the majority of the snow to fall in the afternoon hours. #wiwx #sewiwx

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A radar image from 3:53 PM showing snow with 1/4 mile visibility in norther Dodge to Fond du Lac moving southeastward into Sheboygan and Washington Counties, with wintry mix moving southeastward from Columbia County through Green County. Precipitation will arrive along a line from Milwaukee to Beloit by 5 PM, and along a line from Racine to western Kenosha County by 6 PM.

A band of heavy snow is producing rapidly snow covered roads and low visibilities across Fond du Lac County into northern Dodge County. Although still anticipating less than an inch of total accumulations in most regions, use extra caution if traveling! #swiwx #wiwx

An image of radar from 2:28 PM CST showing snow with 1/4 to 1 mile visibility across Green Bay to Stevens Point, and a wintry mix of sleet, freezing rain, and snow from Tomah to areas south of La Crosse. This activity is moving southeastward. Temperatures are above freezing south of a line from Dodgeville to Beaver Dam to Sheboygan. Impacts include slick elevated and untreated surfaces, up to a light glaze of ice, and around 0.5 inch of snow in central Wisconsin.

A wintry mix of sleet, freezing rain, and snow has been reported in west-central WI, and moderate snow with lowered visibilities has been reported in central WI. This wintry precip will move SE this PM, with more rain expected where temps are above freezing. #swiwx #wiwx

An image of southern Wisconsin, with areas from Marquette to Sheboygan County circled in blue. In these areas, a quick burst of moderate (0.5 inch per hour rates) snow this afternoon and evening will produce 0.5 inch of snowfall, locally up to 1 inch. Areas from Sauk County through the I-94 corridor northward are circled in orange. These areas are forecast to see a brief wintry mix of snow and patchy freezing drizzle. Temperatures may rise above freezing late this afternoon in these areas, leading to a mix of snow and rain. Less than 0.5 inch of snow is expected in these areas. Impacts include slick spots on elevated and untreated surfaces, a light glaze of ice, and 0.5 to 1 inch of snow accumulation.

Images of forecast model precipitation. From 1 to 3 PM, the band is forecast to cover much of southwestern to south-central Wisconsin. From 3 to 5 PM, the band is forecast to cover much of south-central to southeastern Wisconsin. From 6 PM to 6 PM, the band is only forecast to cover southeastern Wisconsin. Central Wisconsin will see primarily moderate snow, areas along the I-94 corridor will see a wintry mix of snow and patchy freezing drizzle, with rain expected if temperatures rise above freezing. South of I-94, expect a mix of rain and snow if precipitation does not dry out.

A quick-hitting band of precipitation will spread northwest to southeast this afternoon and evening, bringing potential impacts to the evening commute from I-94 northward. Budget extra time if traveling! #wiwx #swiwx

The image provided shows the onset snow timing with snow beginning around noon to 1 PM in west central parts of Wisconsin entering the far southeast by around 4 or 5 pm. Snow will exit the region by the early evening.

A quick round of snow remains forecast across southern Wisconsin this afternoon/evening. Snow will be wet, with light accumulation possible mainly north of I-94. Freezing temperatures and slushy accumulations may cause some slick spots during the evening. #wiwx

Graphicast explaining continued potential for a quick round of snow Tuesday afternoon and evening across southern Wisconsin. Hourly precipitation chance & temperature graphics are presented on the left hand side of the graphic, highlighting time windows of peak snow potential and temperatures falling to and below freezing. Key forecast points are written out in a text box on the right hand side of the screen.

Quick round of snow remains forecast across southern WI Tuesday PM. Light accumulation is possible mainly north of I-94. With temperatures falling to & below freezing, some slick spots will be possible during the PM commute. Budget a few extra minutes of travel time. #swiwx

Graphicast explaining the potential for lightly accumulating snow Tuesday afternoon and evening across southern Wisconsin. Map showing the potential for a trace or more of accumulation is shown on the left hand side of the graphic, with northeastern areas circled for the greatest potential of totals up to 1 inch. Key forecast points are written out in a text box on the right hand side of the graphic.

Light snow Tue afternoon/evening as a system moves across northern WI, clipping southern WI. Best potential for snow will be from late afternoon/early evening hours. Some accumulation expected, up to an inch toward central WI. Slick spots possible for evening commute. #wiwx

Graphicast explaining the potential for light accumulating snow Tuesday afternoon & evening across southern Wisconsin. Map showing the potential for a trace or more of accumulation is shown on the left hand side of the graphic, with northeastern areas circled for the greatest potential of totals up to 1 inch. Key forecast points are written out in a text box on the right hand side of the graphic.

Light snow is forecast Tue afternoon & evening. Light accumulation is possible, with areas north of I-94 currently having the greatest chances of seeing measurable totals. Slick spots can't be ruled out during the evening commute. #swiwx

Radar image on the left of snow and drizzle across southern Wisconsin. Webcam image on the right of a partially snow covered highway in the Wisconsin Dells area.

Accumulating snowfall will continue west and northwest of Madison this morning, with snow covered roads likely. Drizzle will continue to transition to light snow elsewhere across southern Wisconsin. Minimal accumulations are expected east of Madison. #wiwx

Image shows he radar for the Midwest from 6:08 AM.

Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect with heaviest snow currently in Marquette and Green Lake counties. Potential for additional snow and some light ice as the back end of this system swings through this morning. #wiwx

Image shows he radar for the Midwest from 6:08 AM.

Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect with heaviest snow currently in Marquette and Green Lake counties. Potential for additional snow and some light ice as the back end of this system swings through this morning. #wiwx

Image is of the Winter Weather Advisory for southern Wisconsin.

Winter Storm Warnings have been downgraded as this system as shifted further north. A few inches of snow is still expected with highest amounts north and west and there is an increased chance for freezing drizzle today. #wiwx

Image shows he radar for the Midwest from 5:22 AM.

The latest guidance has really shifted snowfall for this event further north. We have downgraded all Winter Storm Warnings to an Advisory for snow up to 3 inches and some light ice accumulations. #wiwx

Rain will change to snow from west to east late tonight into early Friday morning. Winds will also increase out of the north to northwest with gusts of 35 to 45 MPH expected. The wet, heavy snow characteristic will limit the blow and drifting snow. Precip will end from the southwest to the northeast mid to late Friday morning.

A map of the timing for rain to transition to snow tonight into early Friday is on the left. Starting around Midnight to 2 AM along and west of a line from Darlington to Cross Plains to Neshkoro. This transition line will very slowly move east. Far eastern Wisconsin including areas along and east of a line from Wind Lake to Newburg to Greenbush will see snow transition as the precipitation is moving out between 10 AM and Noon. Precipitation will end from southwest to northeast Wisconsin Friday morning.

2 of 2: Rain will change to snow from west to east late tonight into early Friday AM. Winds will also increase out of the north to northwest with gusts of 35-45 MPH expected. The wet, heavy snow characteristic will limit the blow & drifting snow. #wiwx #swiwx

A graphic showing the area of the Winter Storm Warnings and the Winter Weather Advisories. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Sauk, Iowa, and Lafayette Counties, with a Winter Weather Advisory in Green Lake, Marquette, Columbia, Dane, and Green Counties. Rain will transition to snow tonight across southwestern Wisconsin, with the transition line progressing eastward through early Friday morning. A very sharp cut-off from rain to snow is expected. Conditions may vary from little to no snow to several inches within a few miles. Very gusty winds (35 to 45 mph) will also develop tonight. Wet, heavy snow characteristics may prevent blowing and drifting. Medium potential for blowing snow, high potential for reduced visibility and travel impacts.

An image of expected snowfall amounts is shown, with the highest of 4 to 8 inches expected across Sauk and Iowa Counties, then accumulations of 4 to 6 inches across the remainder of southwestern Wisconsin, and 2 to 4 inches across south-central Wisconsin. Lesser amounts of a trace to an inch are seen in southeastern Wisconsin. Areas from Fond du Lac to Janesville westward will see rates up to 1 inch per hour. An additional graphic is shown of low potential for greater than 8 inches of snowfall across Sauk and Iowa Counties, as well as far western Marquette County, if rain transitions to snow early enough.

1 of 2: Rain will transition to wet, heavy snow tonight into Friday AM across southern WI. A sharp cut off in snow totals is expected. Inch per hour snowfall rates will be possible w/in the Winter Storm Warning & Winter Weather Advisory. Impacts to the Friday AM commute expected.

The transition to snow will occur from 9PM-12AM tnt from Madison westward. This earlier transition will support higher totals. Areas east may not transition to snow until 4-6AM Fri. After 6AM Fri, snow will continue on a lighter basis, translating east and ending late AM. #wiwx

Overall 2-4 inches are expected in the advisory area with less snow east toward the lakeshore. Snowfall rates will be moderate to heavy west of Madison Thurs Night into Friday morning, with rates between 0.5 to 1 in/hr possible.

Graphicast explaining a changeover from rain to snow on Friday morning in southern Wisconsin. Image showing the potential of at least a dusting of snow appears on the left, with western parts of the area highlighted for the potential for 1 to 2 inches of snow accumulation. Key forecast points appear in a text box on the right.

(2/2) Rain will switch over to snow Friday morning, with off & on light snow continuing into the first half of the afternoon hours. Light accumulation is possible, particularly across the western half of the area. Budget a few extra minutes of travel time if commuting Friday AM.

Graphicast explaining a weather system moving in for the end of the work week in southern Wisconsin. Precipitation will begin as all rain on Thursday afternoon. Graphic shows expected rain accumulation on the left hand side, with Thursday afternoon/evening key forecast points typed out in a text box on the right hand side.

(1/2) Another weather system moves in for the end of the work week, with precip starting as all rain Thursday afternoon & evening. A few rumbles of thunder are possible, though severe weather is not expected.