Pack or skip
Scarf for Milwaukee in January
Verdict
Pack it
Lows around 14°F — a scarf traps warmth at the neck for zero bulk.
Why
Milwaukee in January averages highs of 28°F, lows of 14°F, 11 rainy days.
That climate means a scarf earns its space in the bag. Lows around 14°F — a scarf traps warmth at the neck for zero bulk.