Light snow is drifting across Milwaukee on Sunday, February 22, 2026, as airport observations at KMKE sit near 21°F with steady northwest winds. The high will only reach the upper 20s, and forecasters expect most areas to see little to no accumulation, generally under half an inch through this afternoon.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
Northwest winds are expected to ramp up to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph this afternoon and stay blustery into Monday. A Gale Warning has been posted for much of Lake Michigan from Sunday night into Monday, with moderate to heavy freezing spray possible over portions of the open lake, according to the National Weather Service.
That combination of cold air, choppy water and freezing spray makes for rough going on the lake, even if conditions in the city look relatively tame by comparison.
Commuter And Transit Tips
Snow totals in Milwaukee itself should stay light, but the mix of wet, fluffy flakes and gusty winds can still turn sidewalks, bridges and overpasses slick in a hurry. Build in extra time if you are heading out, keep an eye out for icy patches and give yourself more room to stop.
If you are riding the bus, you can track service in real time and brush up on cold-weather tips from the Milwaukee County Transit System, which offers winter riding advice and service alerts.
Looking Ahead
Monday turns colder but brighter, with highs near 26°F and lighter winds, before a clipper system brings a chance of light snow Tuesday with highs near 39°F and accumulations generally under an inch. Another system late Wednesday into Thursday could clip the area with spotty 1 to 3 inch totals, while a stronger warm-up is expected by Friday with highs near 48°F…