Green Bay, WI – Drivers across northeast Wisconsin faced a slow and slippery start Friday morning as light to moderate snowfall continued to impact the region during the early commute hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Green Bay, snow remained ongoing across east-central and northeast Wisconsin as of 8 a.m. Friday, January 16, 2026, with snow-covered and slick road conditions reported throughout the Fox Valley and surrounding areas. The morning commute was expected to be slower than normal, with officials urging motorists to reduce speeds and allow extra following distance.
Forecasters said the snow system had exited central Wisconsin but lingered over the eastern portion of the state, including Brown, Outagamie, Winnebago, and Calumet counties. The snow was expected to taper off and exit the Fox Valley between 9 and 10 a.m., gradually improving travel conditions as the morning progressed.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s road condition map showed multiple highways and local roads listed as snow-covered or partially covered during the peak commute window. Bridges, overpasses, and untreated roads were expected to remain especially slick.
Officials emphasized that even light snowfall can significantly impact travel during high-traffic morning hours. Drivers were advised to increase stopping distance, avoid sudden braking, and remain alert for changing road conditions.
No major crashes or closures were immediately reported, but authorities cautioned that conditions could change quickly, particularly in shaded or less-traveled areas.
Motorists traveling through the Green Bay metro area, Appleton, Oshkosh, and nearby communities were encouraged to check current road conditions before heading out and allow extra time to reach their destinations safely.
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