First Snow Of The Season Possible This Weekend In Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE, WI — The first flakes of the season could fall across southern Wisconsin this weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

Forecasters said light snow accumulations are possible Saturday afternoon into Saturday night, mainly on grassy and elevated surfaces. The highest chances for measurable snow are expected west of Milwaukee, around Madison and the Wisconsin Dells area.

Southeastern areas, including Milwaukee, Kenosha, and Sheboygan, may see a rain and snow mix into the evening due to the storm track and relatively warm lake temperatures.

"Still some uncertainty remains with the track of the low and resultant precipitation type and amounts," the weather service said in a Thursday afternoon update.

The system will also usher in the coldest air of the season so far.

After highs near 60 on Friday, temperatures will tumble into the 40s Saturday and drop into the 20s overnight. Highs Sunday and Monday will struggle to reach the upper 30s before rebounding toward the 50s by midweek.

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

Friday: A chance of sprinkles between 4pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

Saturday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 9am, then rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 3am, then a chance of snow. Low around 27. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Monday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Veterans Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.