Significant Snow Storm Still On Track For Milwaukee: WI Weather

MILWAUKEE, WI — A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for southeastern Wisconsin, beginning Wednesday morning and lasting through late Wednesday night.

Snowfall accumulations of six inches or more are possible within the watch area, with periods of heavy snow bringing rates of up to one inch per hour, according to the National Weather Service.

The heaviest snowfall is expected Wednesday afternoon and evening.

"Overall, the highest totals will be over southeastern Wisconsin, where lake enhancement from Lake Michigan is favored," the National Weather Service said. "To the northwest, a relatively sharp cutoff in amounts is expected northwest of a line from Lone Rock to Fond du Lac."

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

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

Wednesday: Snow, mainly after 9am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly before 1am. Low around 14. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 19. Wind chill values between zero and 5. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 3. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 22. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. North wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 16.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -2.

Washington's Birthday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 13.

Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.

Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 18.