10 Inches Of Snow Possible In Milwaukee: WI Weather

MILWAUKEE, WI — Widespread snow is expected from Wednesday through Wednesday night across southern Wisconsin. There is a moderate to high chance of accumulating 4 inches or more of snow in much of the region, with a high likelihood of 7 inches or more in southeastern Wisconsin, the National Weather Service said.

Up to 10 inches is possible in Milwaukee, according to the NWS.

As a result, a Winter Storm Watch is in effect for southeastern Wisconsin, including the counties of Ozaukee, Waukesha, Milwaukee, Walworth, Racine, and Kenosha.

"Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations up to 7 inches possible, with the potential for locally higher totals near the Lake Michigan shoreline," the watch states.

"Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute."

Here's the full NWS forecast from the Milwaukee Airport:

Tonight: A chance of flurries with a slight chance of snow before 3am, then a slight chance of snow between 3am and 4am, then a chance of flurries after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 15. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday: A chance of flurries before noon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 19. North wind around 10 mph.

Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. North wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. East wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 13. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 20. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 4. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Friday Night: Snow. Low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.

Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 17.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -1.

Washington's Birthday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 13.