New Record Knocking On The Door

Milwaukee is approaching a new weather record... If we do not record snow by December 9th, the area will have broken its snow-less weather streak. It has been 272 days since we have last seen snowfall. We will have to watch the forecast closely to see if snow will be popping up in the forecast soon. Chances for snow are possible next week, possibly even on December 9th.

We will see precipitation today, but not in the form of snow. Let's take a look at this morning's current satellite image:

Image from NWS (weather.gov)

We will be engulfed in clouds for much of the day. We are also experiencing fog right now. The fog is expected to clear by the next hour.

As stated before, rain is expected today... mainly in the afternoon hours.

14Z run of RAP model. 

Warm temperatures will also be the norm for the next couple days. Clouds will clear on Sunday to allow more sunlight to reach the surface. Winds will also be coming in from the south, allowing for warmer temperatures. With clear skies and south winds, I think highs might go over MOS consensus predictions tomorrow, and we might be teased with temperatures near 60. DPs will remain fairly high, so temps won't soar too high.

Rain returns to the forecast again on Monday as moisture is pushed into the region. Highs will also be very warm on Monday, due to breaks of sunshine also being expected. Fairly moist air will limit temperatures though (Highs in mid 60s?). CAPE is also being shown on the models and soundings, so an isolated thunderstorm is not out of the question.

Cooler temperatures are anticipated after the Monday system passes through.

-Chris