Wisconsin winter warmth: why 40s in January aren't always good
Highs in the 40s bring a midweek January thaw to Wisconsin. Here’s why it matters for snowpack, ice fishing safety, and winter recreation.
Highs in the 40s bring a midweek January thaw to Wisconsin. Here’s why it matters for snowpack, ice fishing safety, and winter recreation.
Weather webcast with Stephanie Barichello
We have avoided any major icing but a light glaze is possible early Tuesday in parts of central Wisconsin, before most areas transition to rain as temperatures slowly rise through the day.
We have avoided any major icing but a light glaze is possible early Tuesday in parts of central Wisconsin, before most areas transition to rain as temperatures slowly rise through the day.
Weather webcast with Rob Haswell
We have avoided any major icing but a light glaze is possible early Tuesday in parts of central Wisconsin, before most areas transition to rain as temperatures slowly rise through the day
We have avoided any major icing but a light glaze is possible early Tuesday in parts of central Wisconsin, before most areas transition to rain as temperatures slowly rise through the day
Weather Webcast with Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs
Cloudy skies tonight with a little freezing drizzle possible overnight. We will see a steady rain move in after 4am with temperatures rising above freezing. No issues expected in SE WI for the AM commute, although it will be rainy. Icy conditions are possible from Oshkosh/Appleton and north.
Cloudy skies tonight with a little freezing drizzle possible overnight. We will see a steady rain move in after 4am with temperatures rising above freezing. No issues expected in SE WI for the AM commute, although it will be rainy. Icy conditions are possible from Oshkosh/Appleton and north.
Weather Webcast with Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs
Cloudy skies tonight with a little freezing drizzle possible overnight. We will see a steady rain move in after 4am with temperatures rising above freezing. No issues expected in SE WI for the AM commute, although it will be rainy. Icy conditions are possible from Oshkosh/Appleton and north.
Cloudy skies tonight with a little freezing drizzle possible overnight. We will see a steady rain move in after 4am with temperatures rising above freezing. No issues expected in SE WI for the AM commute, although it will be rainy. Icy conditions are possible from Oshkosh/Appleton and north.
Milwaukee Weather: Freezing drizzle to rain overnight
Cloudy skies tonight with a little freezing drizzle possible overnight. We will see a steady rain move in after 4am with temperatures rising above freezing. No issues expected in SE WI for the AM commute, although it will be rainy. Icy conditions are possible from Oshkosh/Appleton and north.
Cloudy skies tonight with a little freezing drizzle possible overnight. We will see a steady rain move in after 4am with temperatures rising above freezing. No issues expected in SE WI for the AM commute, although it will be rainy. Icy conditions are possible from Oshkosh/Appleton and north.
Weather webcast with Tom Wachs
Cloudy skies tonight with a little freezing drizzle possible overnight. We will see a steady rain move in after 4 a.m. with temperatures rising above freezing.
Cloudy skies tonight with a little freezing drizzle possible overnight. We will see a steady rain move in after 4 a.m. with temperatures rising above freezing.
Wisconsin Weather Experts | January 5, 2026
The Wisconsin Weather Experts at FOX6 News Milwaukee share weather forecast trends and much more.
The Wisconsin Weather Experts at FOX6 News Milwaukee share weather forecast trends and much more.
FOX6 Future Forecaster audition event set for Monday, Jan. 19
FOX6 is holding a Future Forecaster audition event at the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum (929 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee) on Monday, Jan. 19 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
FOX6 is holding a Future Forecaster audition event at the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum (929 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee) on Monday, Jan. 19 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Weather webcast with Stephanie Barichello
Clouds linger Monday with patchy fog possible early in the day. Rain spreads in late Monday night into Tuesday, with a slight chance of freezing rain before temperatures rise.
Clouds linger Monday with patchy fog possible early in the day. Rain spreads in late Monday night into Tuesday, with a slight chance of freezing rain before temperatures rise.
Weather webcast with Rob Haswell
Clouds linger Monday with patchy fog possible early in the day. Rain spreads in late Monday night into Tuesday, with a slight chance of freezing rain before temperatures rise.
Clouds linger Monday with patchy fog possible early in the day. Rain spreads in late Monday night into Tuesday, with a slight chance of freezing rain before temperatures rise.
Weather Webcast with Holly Baker
Temperatures will be warming for the upcoming week with several disturbances on the week.
Temperatures will be warming for the upcoming week with several disturbances on the week.
Weather webcast with Lisa Michaels
Moisture ahead of the next system will bring snow then a mix of sleet and freezing rain late this afternoon and tonight. Biggest impacts for a glaze will be north of I-94.
Moisture ahead of the next system will bring snow then a mix of sleet and freezing rain late this afternoon and tonight. Biggest impacts for a glaze will be north of I-94.
Milwaukee Weather - Sunshine and calm morning, wintry mix this afternoon
Starting off Sunday with sunshine and temps in the single digits inland to teens near the lake.
Starting off Sunday with sunshine and temps in the single digits inland to teens near the lake.
Weather Webcast with Holly Baker
There will be snow and rain on the way for the remainder of the weekend and next week.
There will be snow and rain on the way for the remainder of the weekend and next week.
Weather webcast with Lisa Michaels
Chance of flurries/light snow Saturday morning. Mostly cloudy in the afternoon with highs in the mid 20s.
Chance of flurries/light snow Saturday morning. Mostly cloudy in the afternoon with highs in the mid 20s.
Milwaukee Weather - Chance of morning light snow, cool and cloudy
Chance of flurries/light snow Saturday morning. Mostly cloudy in the afternoon with highs in the mid 20s.
Chance of flurries/light snow Saturday morning. Mostly cloudy in the afternoon with highs in the mid 20s.
Weather Webcast with Holly Baker
Warmer temperatures are on the way next week.
Warmer temperatures are on the way next week.
Weather webcast with Meteorologist Stephanie Barichello
Increasing clouds this evening with temperatures holding steady in the teens overnight.
Increasing clouds this evening with temperatures holding steady in the teens overnight.
Wisconsin Weather Experts | January 2, 2026
The Wisconsin Weather Experts at FOX6 News Milwaukee share weather forecast trends and much more.
The Wisconsin Weather Experts at FOX6 News Milwaukee share weather forecast trends and much more.