Here's what the arrival of La Niña means for your winter weather

La Niña has returned for a second consecutive go-around this autumn and winter, and it could have a noticeable influence on seasonal weather patterns.

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Morning rain showers today then some afternoon sun. Windy with temperatures in the middle 60s. Slight chance for a passing evening shower, otherwise cool tonight with temperatures dropping into the 40s by morning.

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Increasing clouds overnight with temperatures dropping into the 40s. Rain showers on Friday, mainly in the morning. Highs in the low-to-mid 60s. A few additional showers are possible early in the evening as well. Dry this weekend.

Milwaukee Weather: Rain chances return on Friday

Increasing clouds overnight with temperatures in the 40s by sunrise.Light rain showers on Friday, especially in the morning.

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Increasing clouds tonight with temperatures falling into the 40s. Scattered rain showers on Friday, especially in the morning. Highs in the low-to-mid 60s. Quiet this weekend with highs in the low-to-mid 60s.

Wisconsin Weather Experts | October 9, 2025
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Wisconsin's Weather Experts have the latest statewide forecast, extended outlook and more.

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Wisconsin will see classic fall weather over the next few days, with cool nights and mild afternoons near seasonal averages.

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Wisconsin will see classic Fall weather over the next few days, with cool nights and mild afternoons near seasonal averages. Patchy frost is likely early Thursday morning, mainly inland from Lake Michigan.

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Crisp overnight with patchy frost away from the lake. Temperatures dropping into the upper 30s inland, low 40s near the lake. More sun on the way Thursday with highs in the low 60s. Rain chances return on Friday.

Milwaukee Weather: Clear and chilly again tonight

Cool, dry weather holds through Thursday with highs in the 60s and patchy frost possible inland Wednesday night.

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Clear and crisp again tonight with a hint of frost inland by morning. Temperatures dropping through the 50s this evening and settling in the 30s inland, 40s near the lake overnight. Mostly sunny on Thursday with highs in the low 60s.

Wisconsin Weather Experts | October 8, 2025
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Wisconsin's Weather Experts have the latest statewide forecast, extended outlook and more.

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Cool, dry weather holds through Thursday with highs in the 60s and patchy frost possible inland Wednesday night.

Remembering the Peshtigo fire, the night Wisconsin burned

Before Chicago’s famous blaze, Wisconsin faced its own inferno. The 1871 Peshtigo Fire killed over 1,200 people and remains America’s deadliest wildfire.

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Cool, dry weather holds through Thursday with highs in the 60s and patchy frost possible inland Wednesday night. A weak front brings a very slight chance of a few light showers late Thursday night into early Friday but most areas won't see anything.

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Clear and crisp overnight with temperatures dropping into the 40s. Sunny skies on Wednesday with highs in the upper 50s to around 60.

Milwaukee Weather: Cold night ahead, frost possible far inland

A few clouds tonight and chilly with temperatures dropping into the 30s far inland, low to mid 40s closer to the lake.

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Clear and crisp tonight with temperatures dropping into the 50s this evening and 40s overnight...even a few upper 30s well northwest of Milwaukee. Sunny skies on Wednesday with highs in the upper 50s.