GREEN BAY, Wis. – A calm, crisp start to Thursday will give way to a messy, fast-changing stretch as northern Wisconsin braces for its first real taste of winter. Light winds and dry skies early this morning won’t last long. By Friday, a wave of milder air pushes in, bringing showers that could flip to snow before the weekend ends.
According to the National Weather Service in Green Bay, moisture will surge north through Friday morning, producing a steady round of light to moderate rain across Brown, Shawano, and Outagamie counties. Gusts may reach 25 mph by afternoon, especially along I-41, making for slick commutes and reduced visibility for drivers. Travelers heading to high school playoff games or early Veterans Day events should expect damp conditions and temperature swings.
By Saturday, cooler air pours in from the northwest. That shift could turn lingering showers into the season’s first rain-snow mix, especially north and west of Green Bay. A light dusting is possible on grassy surfaces and car roofs, signaling the transition toward early winter. Temperatures fall into the 20s Saturday night, setting up the coldest air since mid-October.
Forecasters warn that Sunday’s highs may struggle to reach the mid-30s, with scattered flurries drifting across northeast Wisconsin fields. The chill will deepen into early next week, as an Arctic front spreads south through the Upper Midwest.
Residents should winterize now—wrap outdoor pipes, check tire pressure, and prepare for the first icy commutes of November. The bright side: sunshine returns Monday, offering a cold but clear start to Veterans Day week.
Five-Day Forecast for Green Bay, WI:
Thu: 53/43 – Clouds increasing; calm early, breezy late.
Fri: 54/29 – Rain likely, windy at times; cooler late.
Sat: 41/24 – Rain early, changing to snow; colder winds.
Sun: 36/23 – Partly sunny, flurries possible; brisk and cold.
Mon: 38/23 – Mostly sunny; Arctic chill lingers.
