November will be one of the warmest on record in Milwaukee, but on Tuesday, Nov. 26 marked the arrival of the coldest air of the season.
With only a few days left in November, air temperatures on Tuesday morning fell into the 20s; only the second time so far we've dropped below freezing in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee officially dropped to 26°F – the coldest it has been in the city since March 21.
The first freeze was only a few days ago – on Wednesday, Nov. 20. That is almost a full month later than the average first freeze date of Oct. 22.
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It is also only four days short of the all-time latest freeze record set on Nov. 24, 1931 - more than 90 years ago.
This cold air is forecast to remain in place for the foreseeable future – and certainly for the upcoming Thanksgiving weekend.
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While it is not life-threatening cold, travelers should have a safety kit in their car with blankets and extra winter clothing in case they are stranded in the cold for an extended period. Monitor the complete FOX6 Weather Experts forecast.
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