Green Bay, Wisconsin – Light freezing drizzle moving into central and east-central Wisconsin is creating slippery roads, slowing the Thursday morning commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Green Bay, snow that fell late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning is tapering off from west to east. As that snow diminishes, areas with little or no fresh accumulation are seeing periods of light freezing drizzle, increasing the risk for icy travel.
The greatest impacts are expected in parts of central Wisconsin that missed heavier snowfall overnight, including portions of Outagamie, Brown, Winnebago, and Calumet counties. Radar imagery around 9:15 a.m. showed bands of freezing drizzle extending across the Fox Valley and toward the lakeshore.
Roadways including Interstate 41, U.S. Highway 10, and connecting state highways near Green Bay, Appleton, Oshkosh, and Manitowoc may become slick, particularly on bridges, overpasses, and untreated surfaces. The freezing drizzle is expected to remain light but persistent through the late morning hours before temperatures gradually rise.
The National Weather Service advises drivers to slow down, increase following distance, and allow extra time to reach destinations. Even minor icing can significantly reduce traction, especially during peak commute hours.
For students, young workers, and commuters traveling this morning, conditions may appear wet but behave like ice, increasing the risk of spin-outs and rear-end collisions.
No additional snowfall accumulation is expected with this system, but the freezing drizzle alone may be enough to create hazardous travel until conditions improve later today. Motorists are encouraged to monitor local road conditions and use caution until temperatures climb above freezing.
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