Green Bay, Wisconsin – Snow, sleet and freezing rain are creating slick road conditions across central and northeast Wisconsin this morning, with ice and up to 5 inches of snow expected before noon Friday.
According to the National Weather Service in Green Bay, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until noon CST for much of the region, including Marathon, Shawano, Waupaca, Marinette, Oconto, Door, Lincoln, Oneida and Vilas counties. Southern Marinette and Oconto counties may see up to 0.10 inch of ice along with 3 inches of snow and sleet. Marathon and Langlade counties could pick up 2 to 5 inches. Vilas, Oneida and Lincoln counties are forecast to receive 2 to 4 inches, with wind gusts reaching 35 mph.
Untreated roads will turn slick quickly.
Freezing rain early this morning is glazing bridges and overpasses, especially along US-41 near Oconto, Highway 29 near Wausau and Highway 42 in Door County. Conditions are expected to impact the morning commute, with sporadic power outages possible where ice accumulates on lines.
What residents should do now: Slow down, increase following distance and check Wisconsin 511 for updated road conditions before leaving.
Precipitation transitions to mainly snow by midmorning, with gradual improvement expected around midday. Winter Weather Advisories remain in effect until noon CST Friday.
