Overview
- Temperatures struggled into the upper 40s today as northerly winds made this the coldest day since mid‑May for the region.
- Breezy conditions with sustained northwest winds of 10–20 mph and gusts near 25–30 mph produced wind chills in the 20s and amplified the felt cold.
- Forecasters say Saturday morning carries a high risk of the season’s first freeze with lows near 32°F at the Milwaukee lakeshore and mid‑to‑upper 20s inland.
- Lake‑effect showers are possible over Lake Michigan but are expected to stay offshore, and a sunny, cool weekend will give way to a mild rebound into the mid‑50s Sunday and lower‑60s by Monday.
- The cold pulse reflects a northwest/northerly airflow behind a departing low, and residents should protect sensitive plants and outdoor pipes because short‑term frosts could damage gardens and exposed plumbing.