Green Bay, WI – Drivers across northeast Wisconsin should prepare for deteriorating road conditions today as snow and a wintry mix spread across the region during the afternoon and evening hours, potentially impacting the PM commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Green Bay, areas shaded in blue on regional forecast maps are expected to see accumulating snow, while purple and red zones may experience a wintry mix, including sleet. Some sleet may also fall within the snow band, increasing the risk of slick and snow-covered roads.
Forecasters say the system is expected to move in steadily this afternoon, with conditions worsening into the evening. Communities including Green Bay, Oshkosh, Escanaba, Rhinelander, and parts of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula could see reduced visibility and hazardous driving conditions as precipitation intensifies.
Road surfaces are expected to become slippery as snow accumulates, especially on untreated roads, bridges, and overpasses. The NWS is urging motorists to drive with extra caution, reduce speeds, and allow additional travel time if heading out later today or tonight.
The weather system may also affect secondary highways and rural roads, where snow removal can lag behind main routes. Drivers commuting between cities or traveling along Lake Michigan’s western shoreline should be especially alert for changing conditions.
Residents are encouraged to monitor updated forecasts, check local road conditions before traveling, and keep winter emergency kits in their vehicles.
More updates are expected as the system continues to develop through the evening.
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