Green Bay, WI – Drivers across northeast Wisconsin are urged to use caution tonight as temperatures drop below freezing, raising concerns about slick and icy roads following earlier rainfall.
According to the National Weather Service Green Bay, wet roads and surfaces may refreeze overnight, especially after midnight, as temperatures fall into the teens and 20s. Officials say this could create hazardous travel conditions, particularly on bridges, overpasses, and lesser-traveled roads.
Forecasters also warn that patchy fog may develop late tonight, further reducing visibility for overnight and early-morning drivers. Clouds are expected to increase as the night goes on, with snow chances rising from the west toward daybreak Saturday.
Low temperatures across the region are forecast to range from 16 to 28 degrees, cold enough for untreated surfaces to ice over quickly. While snowfall amounts are expected to be light initially, even minor accumulation combined with icy roads could increase the risk of accidents.
The weather system is expected to affect much of Brown County, surrounding counties in northeast Wisconsin, and the greater Green Bay metro area, with impacts potentially extending into early Saturday morning travel.
Officials recommend slowing down, increasing following distance, and allowing extra time if traveling overnight or early Saturday. Motorists should also remain alert for rapidly changing road conditions, particularly in areas that received heavier rainfall earlier in the day.
Residents are encouraged to monitor local forecasts and road condition updates as conditions evolve overnight.
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