Weekend Flurries Possible In Milwaukee Area With Further Cold Ahead

MILWAUKEE, WI — Lowering temperatures could bring snow flurries over the weekend in parts of southeast Wisconsin, potentially giving rise to snow showers by mid-week, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

Accuweather has a similar outlook, with snow potentially hitting from New Mexico to Maine next week. A zone of snow or snow showers might develop across the Great Lakes region on Tuesday, according to Accuweather.

"With cold air already in place, there is little question as to whether or not there will be snow that extends over a long distance next week," said AccuWeather Long-Range Meteorologist Joe Bauer in the report.

The looming chance of snow showers coincides with Wisconsin's winter weather readiness week. As severe winter weather makes Wisconsin its home for the season, residents can expect a range of threats at home and on the road such as heavy snow, ice and frigid temperatures.

Find tips to stay safe and prepare ahead this season from ReadyWisconsin.

Here's your weekend National Weather Service forecast for greater Milwaukee:

Friday night: A chance of flurries after midnight and mostly cloudy with a low around 31.

Saturday: A chance of flurries before noon and possible snow showers after noon. Mostly cloudy day with a high around 39 and 20 percent chance of precipitation. Chance of flurries into the evening with a low around 25.

Sunday: Mostly sunny with a high near 36. Into the evening a low around 26.

Monday: A high around 40 but mostly cloudy. Into the evening a 30 percent chance of snow showers after midnight.

Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of rain and snow showers with a high near 40. Into the evening a low around 28 with a 30 percent chance of snow showers.

Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of rain and show showers but partly sunny and a high around 40. Into the evening temps around 24 and 20 percent chance of snow.