Wisconsin — The air stings instantly this morning across northeast Wisconsin. Exhaust hangs low over quiet streets as Green Bay wakes to deep cold and punishing wind chills.
Temperatures hover near minus 2 degrees early today, but it feels far colder. Northwest winds push wind chills between 10 and 25 degrees below zero, according to the National Weather Service in Green Bay. Skin can numb quickly, and frostbite becomes a real risk with prolonged exposure.
Sunshine appears at times today, but it offers little comfort. Afternoon highs struggle to reach around 10 degrees. Winds increase by midday, keeping wind chills locked well below zero. Roads stay mostly dry, but shaded spots remain icy, especially near bridges and ramps.
Cold tightens further tonight. Lows fall near minus 4, with wind chills again plunging into the teens below zero. Any moisture that melts during the day will refreeze fast after sunset. Drivers should watch for slick patches on untreated roads.
Thursday brings a brief but modest improvement. Skies turn mostly sunny, and highs climb toward 12 degrees. Winds ease slightly, helping conditions feel marginally better by afternoon. Still, winter stays firmly in control.
Friday continues the slow climb. Sunshine returns, and highs reach the mid-teens. Morning wind chills remain dangerous before easing later in the day. Dress in layers, and limit time outdoors during early hours.
By Saturday, a noticeable change arrives. Highs push into the low 20s under mostly sunny skies. Sunday trends milder still, with highs near the mid-20s and a small chance for light snow by afternoon. Accumulations appear minimal for now.
This prolonged cold ties back to Arctic air locked over the Great Lakes, now nearly half frozen. That ice limits lake-effect snow but allows colder air to linger longer across Wisconsin.
Plan ahead today. Cover exposed skin, keep vehicles winter-ready, and allow extra travel time during refreeze periods. How low did your wind chill drop this morning in Green Bay?
Five-Day Outlook for Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Today: Cold, increasing clouds, high near 10°F
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, very cold, high near 12°F
- Friday: Mostly sunny, bitter morning cold, high near 15°F
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, moderating, high near 22°F
- Sunday: Partly sunny, chance of snow late, high near 23°F
