Milwaukee Weather: Light snow Saturday, colder weekend

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Published  February 28, 2026 5:56am CST
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Forecast from FOX6 Meteorologist Stephanie Barichello

MILWAUKEE - Light snow showers expected this afternoon and evening, with light accumulation of an inch or two in spots. Some may see little to none. A lake-effect snow band may take shape overnight, keeping lingering snow along the southern lakeshore Sunday morning. This could also bring light accumulation.   It'll be a cooler weekend with temperatures both days in the 20s, then we jump back into the 30s and 40s next week. Rain showers and some wintry mix expected by early next week, with a rainy trend through at least Thursday.

Today:    Light snow. An inch or two of accumulation possible. Colder.
High:     30°
Wind:     NE 5-10

Tonight:  Mostly cloudy. Lake effect snow possible along the southern lakeshore.
Low:      20°
Wind:     N 5-10

Sunday:   Lingering snow lakeside. Mostly cloudy and cold.
High:     26°
Wind:     NE 5-10

Monday:   Partly sunny.
AM Low:   20°                   High:  36°
Wind:     SE 5-15

Tuesday:  Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and wintry mix.
AM Low:   32°                   High:  36°
Wind:     NE 5-10

Wednesday:Mostly cloudy. Slight chance rain showers.
AM Low:   32°                   High:  42°
Wind:     SE 5-10

Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain.
AM Low:   36°                   High:  45°
Wind:     NW 5-10

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