Milwaukee Weather: Near-record high on Monday, t-storms and snow this week

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Updated  March 8, 2026 8:17pm CDT
FOX6 News Milwaukee

Forecast from FOX6 Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs

Clear, windy and warm overnight. Temperatures dropping into the upper 40s by sunrise.
Mostly sunny and warm on Monday with a high around 67. 67 is also our current record high set in 2016. Windy, especially in the morning.
Increasing clouds on Tuesday and much cooler. Temperatures in the 40s. T-Storms are possible on Tuesday night, but severe weather is forecast to stay south.
Winter returns on Wednesday with a wintry mix and snow. Blustery with temperatures in the 30s. There is another chance for rain/snow Thursday PM. Highs in the 40s late in the week.

Overnight:  Clear, windy and warm.
Low:      48°
Wind:     SW 15-25

Monday:   Mostly sunny, breezy and warm. Record-tying high.
High:     67°
Wind:     SW 10-20

Tuesday:  Mostly cloudy and cool. T-Storms possible at night.
AM Low:   39°                    High:  46°
Wind:     NE 10-20

Wednesday: Chance for a mix/snow. Windy and chilly.
AM Low:   34°                    High:  39°
Wind:     NW 15-25

Thursday: Chance for late afternoon and night mix/snow.
AM Low:   27°                    High:  43°
Wind:     SW 5-10

Friday:   Partly sunny, blustery and cool.
AM Low:   32°                    High:  44°
Wind:     WNW 10-20

Saturday: Partly sunny. Chance for mix/snow at night.
AM Low:   30°                    High:  44°
Wind:     WNW 5-10

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