Wisconsin — The air bites hard this morning, and breath turns visible almost instantly. A thin gray sky hangs over northeast Wisconsin as winter tightens its grip heading into 2026.
Meteorologists are tracking light snow, flurries, and pockets of freezing drizzle across the Green Bay area today. Accumulations stay light for most neighborhoods, generally a dusting to a half inch. However, lake-effect bands north of the city may briefly push totals higher. Even small amounts matter when pavement temperatures stay well below freezing.
Travel conditions may deteriorate quickly at times. Isolated slick spots can develop on bridges, ramps, and untreated roads, especially along Route 41 and local connectors. Drivers should plan extra time and expect changing visibility during passing flurries.
The bigger concern arrives tonight and into New Year’s Day 2026. Arctic air surges south, sending wind chills plunging between 15 and 25 degrees below zero. Skin can numb quickly. Outdoor celebrations should be brief, layered, and planned with warming breaks.
New Year’s Day brings some sunshine, but it stays brutally cold. Highs struggle to reach the low teens. Winds ease slightly, yet the cold remains dangerous for anyone exposed too long. Pets, pipes, and people need protection.
By Friday, skies turn mostly sunny, but temperatures barely climb into the teens. The first weekend of 2026 stays quiet but cold. Saturday and Sunday remain dry with highs near 20, and nighttime lows dip into the single digits. Any melting during daylight may refreeze quickly after sunset, creating black ice risks.
Plan ahead now. Dress for extreme cold, limit exposure, and keep an emergency kit in your vehicle if traveling.
Feeling the cold where you are? How low did wind chills drop in your neighborhood?
Five-Day Outlook for Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Today: Light snow or flurries, high near 21
- New Year’s Day: Partly sunny, very cold, high near 13
- Friday: Sunny, bitter cold, high near 17
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high near 20
- Sunday: Partly sunny, slightly milder, high near 24
