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Milwaukee Weather: Snow returns Saturday, cold weekend

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Updated  February 27, 2026 2:34pm CST
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MILWAUKEE - Forecast from FOX6 Meteorologist Holly Baker

Mostly cloudy tonight and windy with temperatures falling throughout the night. We'll wake up to 20s in the morning.
Light snow is likely during the day Saturday, likely between 8am and 6pm. It will be a packable snow, with possible mix at times near the IL state line.
A heavier band of snow is possible across northern counties, where 2-4" will be possible. The rest of SE WI could pick up T-2".
Sunny but cold Sunday, then gradually climbing back to 30s and 40s next week. There are a few more chances for rain and wintry mix.

Tonight:  Mostly cloudy, breezy and colder.
Low:      24°
Wind:     NW 5-15

Saturday: Snow likely from 8am-6pm. A few inches of accumulation possible. Colder.
High:     28°
Wind:     NE 5-10

Sunday:   Partly sunny and cold.
AM Low:   18°                   High:  26°
Wind:     NE 5-10

Monday:   Partly sunny.
AM Low:   20°                   High:  34°
Wind:     SE 5-10

Tuesday:  Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and wintry mix.
AM Low:   30°                   High:  35°
Wind:     NE 5-10

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance rain showers.
AM Low:   30°                   High:  40°
Wind:     E 5-10

Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain.
AM Low:   32°                   High:  43°
Wind:     E 5-10
 

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