Green Bay, Wisconsin – A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect across northern Wisconsin Monday evening as mixed precipitation threatens hazardous travel conditions overnight.
According to the National Weather Service in Green Bay, light freezing rain is expected to begin early Monday evening, creating a thin glaze of ice on road surfaces before transitioning to snow and sleet. Total snow and sleet accumulation is expected to reach up to one inch in some areas.
The advisory covers Oneida, Vilas, Door, Florence, Forest, northern Marinette, northern Oconto, and southern Marinette counties. Communities included range from Rhinelander and Crandon to Eagle River, Sister Bay, and Niagara.
The advisory begins at 6 p.m. Monday and remains in effect until 3 a.m. Tuesday. Forecasters warn that even light ice accumulation can significantly impact travel, particularly on untreated roads, bridges, and overpasses.
Motorists traveling along US-8, US-45, US-141, and Highway 51, as well as secondary highways and rural routes, may encounter slippery conditions as temperatures hover near freezing. Evening and overnight commuters should allow extra travel time and reduce speeds.
The National Weather Service advises drivers to slow down and use caution while traveling. Road conditions may deteriorate quickly during periods of freezing rain before snow begins to accumulate.
Residents are encouraged to check updated road conditions by dialing 511 before traveling and to remain alert for changing conditions overnight.
While snowfall totals are expected to remain light, the combination of ice and snow may still create hazardous driving conditions into early Tuesday morning, especially for early commuters, students, and overnight workers.
For the latest updates and additional details, visit weather.gov/GreenBay.
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