The Brief
- BIG TEMPERATURE DROP: Highs in the 70s Tuesday give way to the 50s Saturday behind a strong cold front.
- FROST AND FREEZE THREAT: Frost is likely Friday night into Saturday morning, with lows in the 30s and a freeze possible.
- SECOND CHANCE SATURDAY NIGHT: Another round of frost is possible Saturday night before a warm-up early next week.
MILWAUKEE – After breaking a record on Monday, Oct. 12, and sitting in the 70s for much of Tuesday, Southern Wisconsin is about to get a serious reality check.
Big temperature drop
The Details:
A powerful cold front arriving late Thursday into Friday will usher in gusty winds, pushing much colder air into the area with the possibility of widespread frost and even some below-freezing temperatures by the weekend.
While forecast models still vary quite a bit, Friday night into Saturday morning presents the greatest risk of frost, with another round possible Saturday night into Sunday morning in some inland areas.…