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Ice Storm Warning 2, NWS Green Bay, WI

April 3, 202611 counties in Wisconsin

NWS Green Bay, WI issued this ice storm warning at Apr 3, 2026, 2:30 AM CDT for 11 counties in Wisconsin. It took effect at Apr 3, 2026, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 15 hr. 13 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Apr 3, 2026, 2:30 AM CDT (07:30 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 3, 2026, 7:00 PM CDT
Expired
Apr 4, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Green Bay, WI

Counties Florence County, WI, Forest County, WI, Langlade County, WI, Lincoln County, WI, Marathon County, WI, Marinette County, WI, Menominee County, WI, Oconto County, WI, Oneida County, WI, Shawano County, WI, Vilas County, WI

The radar

The Green Bay radar (KGRB), 116 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:32 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Apr 4, 6:00 AM CDTFREEZING RAIN 0.12 N Wausau, WIAlso 0.3 inch of sleet.
Apr 4, 6:00 AM CDTFREEZING RAIN 0.17 Nne Hamburg, WI7W Merrill. On elevated surfaces. Also, up to 0.4 inch of sleet.
Apr 4, 6:50 AM CDTFREEZING RAIN 0.132 N Shawano, WIOn elevated surfaces.
Apr 4, 7:08 AM CDTFREEZING RAIN 0.252 Sse Wausau, WIASOS station KAUW Wausau Airport.
Apr 4, 7:12 AM CDTFREEZING RAIN 0.12 S Angelica, WIPulaski 3.7W.
Apr 4, 7:30 AM CDTFREEZING RAIN 0.26 N Rhinelander, WIPrecipitation was mostly freezing rain with some sleet. Ice accumulation measured on a flat surface.
Apr 4, 7:44 AM CDTFREEZING RAIN 0.164 W Rhinelander, WIASOS station KRHI Rhinelander Airport.
Apr 4, 9:00 AM CDTFREEZING RAIN 0.25Wausau, WIUp to 0.25 inch inch on trees and elevated surfaces. Couple trees down due to the ice. No issues on roads. Based on nearby observations, freezing rain occurred from 1045p last night through 630a this morning.
Apr 4, 9:15 AM CDTFREEZING RAIN 0.21 N Crandon, WIEstimated 3/16 inch of ice on elevated surfaces. Some trees down on power lines.
Apr 4, 9:15 AM CDTSLEET 1Eagle River, WIRoads slushy and sleet covered.
Apr 4, 9:20 AM CDTFREEZING RAIN 0.25Florence, WIMix of freezing rain, sleet and snow. Precipitation has ended now. Time of freezing rain estimated from nearby observations was from 11p last night through 730a this morning.
Apr 4, 9:20 AM CDTFREEZING RAIN 0.25Pembine, WITrees and wires down in Pembine due to ice. Ice thickness estimated from nearby observations and reports. Time of freezing rain from nearby observation was from 11p last night through 730a this morning.
Apr 4, 9:42 AM CDTFREEZING RAIN 0.132 E Sunset, WI

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 00:00Z, 7.5 hours before the alert went out and 369 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Minneapolis, MN at 00:00Z on 2026-04-03Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Minneapolis, MN at 00:00Z on 2026-04-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -9 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
675 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
29 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-9 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
168 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

328 
WWUS43 KGRB 030730
WSWGRB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
230 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026

WIZ005-010>013-018-019-032000-
/O.UPG.KGRB.WS.A.0004.260404T0000Z-260404T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KGRB.IS.W.0002.260404T0000Z-260404T1500Z/
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-
Including the cities of Eagle River, Niagara, Lac Du Flambeau,
Commonwealth, Rhinelander, Crandon, Aurora, Antigo, Merrill, Spread
Eagle, Wausaukee, and Tomahawk
230 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations between
  one quarter and one half of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 30
  mph.

* WHERE...Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Vilas, Florence, Forest, and
  Northern Marinette counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are expected due to the
  ice. Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

WIZ020-021-030-031-073-032000-
/O.NEW.KGRB.IS.W.0002.260404T0200Z-260404T1200Z/
Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Marathon-Shawano-Southern
Marinette County-
Including the cities of Middle Inlet, Townsend, Wausau, Harmony,
Loomis, Shawano, Lakewood, High Falls Reservoir, Keshena, Crivitz,
Mountain, Porterfield, Peshtigo, and Neopit
230 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations between
  one tenth to three tenths of an inch. Highest amounts in eastern
  Marathon, northern Oconto, western Marinette, and the northwestern
  portions of Shawano and Menominee counties. Winds gusting as high
  as 30 mph.

* WHERE...Marathon, Menominee, Northern Oconto County, Shawano, and
  Southern Marinette counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
  Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

WIZ035>037-074-032000-
/O.NEW.KGRB.WW.Y.0020.260404T0200Z-260404T1200Z/
Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Southern Oconto County-
Including the cities of Clintonville, Stevens Point, Waupaca,
Pensaukee, New London, Sobieski, Plover, Wisconsin Rapids, Brookside,
Marshfield, Little Suamico, and Oconto
230 AM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations up to one
  tenth of an inch mainly on elevated surfaces. Highest amounts in
  the northern portions of each county. Winds gusting as high as 35
  mph.

* WHERE...Portage, Wood, Southern Oconto County, and Waupaca
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Additional power outages and tree damage are possible due
  to the combination of recent icing, any additional ice
  accumulations, and gusty winds. Slippery roads are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power
outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

For more information, visit us at http://www.weather.gov/GreenBay

Kruk
5 follow-up statements
629 
WWUS43 KGRB 031906
WSWGRB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
206 PM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026

WIZ005-010>013-018-019-040400-
/O.CON.KGRB.IS.W.0002.260404T0000Z-260404T1500Z/
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-
Including the cities of Winchester, Hiles, Armstrong Creek, Mc
Naughton, Bloomville, Harrison, Manitowish Waters, Commonwealth,
Jeffris, Conover, Rhinelander, Aurora, Arbor Vitae, Merrill, Polar,
Pine River, Enterprise, Pembine, Argonne, Presque Isle, Lac Du
Flambeau, Niagara, Antigo, Lake Tomahawk, Elcho, Goodman, Cavour,
Crandon, Neva, Boulder Junction, Starks, Bryant, Kempster, Dunbar,
Spread Eagle, Laona, Doering, Deerbrook, Blackwell, Gleason, Goodnow,
and Woodboro
206 PM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10
AM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations between
  one quarter and one half of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 30
  mph.

* WHERE...Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Vilas, Florence, Forest, and
  Northern Marinette counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are expected due to the
  ice. Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

WIZ020-021-030-031-073-040400-
/O.CON.KGRB.IS.W.0002.260404T0200Z-260404T1200Z/
Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Marathon-Shawano-Southern
Marinette County-
Including the cities of Middle Inlet, Hofa Park, Wausau, Shawano,
Harmony, Townsend, Crivitz, High Falls Reservoir, Klondike, Peshtigo,
Angelica, Breed, Porterfield, Keshena, Mountain, Thornton, Loomis,
Lakewood, and Neopit
206 PM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations between
  one tenth to three tenths of an inch. Highest amounts in eastern
  Marathon, northern Oconto, western Marinette, and the northwestern
  portions of Shawano and Menominee counties. Winds gusting as high
  as 30 mph.

* WHERE...Marathon, Menominee, Northern Oconto County, Shawano, and
  Southern Marinette counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
  Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

WIZ035>037-074-040400-
/O.CON.KGRB.WW.Y.0020.260404T0200Z-260404T1200Z/
Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Southern Oconto County-
Including the cities of Waupaca, Rural, Lind Center, Brookside, New
London, Little Suamico, Wisconsin Rapids, Northport, Stevens Point,
Arnott, Marshfield, Clintonville, King, Sobieski, Pensaukee,
Bakerville, Oconto, and Plover
206 PM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations up to one
  tenth of an inch mainly on elevated surfaces. Highest amounts in
  the northern portions of each county. Winds gusting as high as 35
  mph.

* WHERE...Portage, Wood, Southern Oconto County, and Waupaca
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Additional power outages and tree damage are possible due
  to the combination of recent icing, any additional ice
  accumulations, and gusty winds. Slippery roads are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power
outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

For more information, visit us at http://www.weather.gov/GreenBay

Kurimski
555 
WWUS43 KGRB 040246
WSWGRB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
946 PM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026

WIZ005-010>013-018-019-041100-
/O.CON.KGRB.IS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260404T1500Z/
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-
Including the cities of Merrill, Commonwealth, Niagara, Aurora,
Antigo, Lac Du Flambeau, Spread Eagle, Rhinelander, Crandon,
Wausaukee, Tomahawk, and Eagle River
946 PM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations between
  one quarter and one half of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 30
  mph.

* WHERE...Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Vilas, Florence, Forest, and
  Northern Marinette counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are expected due to the
  ice. Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

WIZ020-021-030-031-073-041100-
/O.CON.KGRB.IS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260404T1200Z/
Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Marathon-Shawano-Southern
Marinette County-
Including the cities of Mountain, Peshtigo, Keshena, Crivitz,
Lakewood, Wausau, Loomis, Middle Inlet, Neopit, Shawano, Harmony,
High Falls Reservoir, Townsend, and Porterfield
946 PM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations between
  one tenth to three tenths of an inch. Highest amounts in eastern
  Marathon, northern Oconto, western Marinette, and the northwestern
  portions of Shawano and Menominee counties. Winds gusting as high
  as 30 mph.

* WHERE...Marathon, Menominee, Northern Oconto County, Shawano, and
  Southern Marinette counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
  Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

WIZ035>037-074-041100-
/O.CON.KGRB.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260404T1200Z/
Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Southern Oconto County-
Including the cities of Clintonville, Sobieski, Waupaca, Oconto,
Wisconsin Rapids, Plover, New London, Stevens Point, Little Suamico,
Marshfield, Pensaukee, and Brookside
946 PM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations up to one
  tenth of an inch mainly on elevated surfaces. Highest amounts in
  the northern portions of each county. Winds gusting as high as 35
  mph.

* WHERE...Portage, Wood, Southern Oconto County, and Waupaca
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Additional power outages and tree damage are possible due
  to the combination of recent icing, any additional ice
  accumulations, and gusty winds. Slippery roads are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power
outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

For more information, visit us at http://www.weather.gov/GreenBay

KLJ
715 
WWUS43 KGRB 040653
WSWGRB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
153 AM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026

WIZ005-010>013-018-019-041300-
/O.CON.KGRB.IS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260404T1500Z/
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-
Including the cities of Rhinelander, Lac Du Flambeau, Spread Eagle,
Merrill, Eagle River, Aurora, Commonwealth, Wausaukee, Antigo,
Niagara, Crandon, and Tomahawk
153 AM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Significant icing. Additional ice accumulations between two
  tenths and three tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 30
  mph.

* WHERE...Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Vilas, Florence, Forest, and
  Northern Marinette counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are expected due to the
  ice. Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

WIZ020-021-030-031-073-041200-
/O.CON.KGRB.IS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260404T1200Z/
Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Marathon-Shawano-Southern
Marinette County-
Including the cities of Peshtigo, Lakewood, Porterfield, Harmony,
Wausau, Crivitz, Middle Inlet, Neopit, Keshena, Townsend, Shawano,
Mountain, Loomis, and High Falls Reservoir
153 AM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Significant icing. Additional ice accumulations between one
  tenth and one quarter of an inch. Highest amounts in eastern
  Marathon, northern Oconto, western Marinette, and the northwestern
  portions of Shawano and Menominee counties. Winds gusting as high
  as 30 mph.

* WHERE...Marathon, Menominee, Northern Oconto County, Shawano, and
  Southern Marinette counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
  Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

WIZ035>037-074-041200-
/O.CON.KGRB.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260404T1200Z/
Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Southern Oconto County-
Including the cities of Pensaukee, Little Suamico, Waupaca, Wisconsin
Rapids, Oconto, Plover, Brookside, Stevens Point, New London,
Sobieski, Marshfield, and Clintonville
153 AM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations up to two tenths
  of an inch mainly on elevated surfaces. Highest amounts in the
  northern portions of each county. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.

* WHERE...Portage, Wood, Southern Oconto County, and Waupaca
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Additional power outages and tree damage are possible due
  to the combination of recent icing, any additional ice
  accumulations, and gusty winds. Slippery roads are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power
outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

For more information, visit us at http://www.weather.gov/GreenBay

Kruk
825 
WWUS43 KGRB 041157
WSWGRB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
657 AM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026

WIZ020-021-030-031-073-041300-
/O.EXP.KGRB.IS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260404T1200Z/
Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Marathon-Shawano-Southern
Marinette County-
Including the cities of Middle Inlet, Neopit, Lakewood, Wausau,
Porterfield, Crivitz, Shawano, Loomis, Harmony, Keshena, Peshtigo,
High Falls Reservoir, Mountain, and Townsend
657 AM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

The main threat of icing due to freezing rain has ended. However,
isolated freezing rain showers and freezing drizzle will linger over
the next hour or two, until temperatures warm above freezing. An
additional light glaze is possible on elevated surfaces.

$$

WIZ035>037-074-041300-
/O.EXP.KGRB.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260404T1200Z/
Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Southern Oconto County-
Including the cities of Sobieski, Marshfield, Clintonville,
Brookside, Pensaukee, New London, Oconto, Plover, Wisconsin Rapids,
Waupaca, Stevens Point, and Little Suamico
657 AM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

The main threat of icing due to freezing rain has ended. However,
patchy freezing drizzle will linger over the next hour or two, until
temperatures warm above freezing. An additional light glaze is
possible on elevated surfaces.

$$

WIZ005-010>013-018-019-041500-
/O.CON.KGRB.IS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260404T1500Z/
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-
Including the cities of Niagara, Spread Eagle, Wausaukee, Lac Du
Flambeau, Eagle River, Antigo, Aurora, Merrill, Rhinelander,
Commonwealth, Tomahawk, and Crandon
657 AM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Significant icing. Additional ice accumulations up to one
  tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Vilas, Florence, Forest, and
  Northern Marinette counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are expected due to the
  ice. Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel is discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight,
food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for
possible power outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

For more information, visit us at http://www.weather.gov/GreenBay

Kruk
253 
WWUS43 KGRB 041500
WSWGRB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1000 AM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026

WIZ005-010>013-018-019-041600-
/O.EXP.KGRB.IS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260404T1500Z/
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-
Including the cities of Antigo, Harrison, Manitowish Waters,
Bloomville, Gleason, Laona, Presque Isle, Elcho, Woodboro, Blackwell,
Enterprise, Pine River, Niagara, Rhinelander, Merrill, Neva, Dunbar,
Starks, Cavour, Argonne, Goodman, Deerbrook, Hiles, Arbor Vitae,
Crandon, Mc Naughton, Spread Eagle, Commonwealth, Lake Tomahawk,
Armstrong Creek, Bryant, Winchester, Aurora, Lac Du Flambeau,
Doering, Pembine, Polar, Conover, Kempster, Goodnow, Boulder
Junction, and Jeffris
1000 AM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026

...ICE STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The main threat of icing due to freezing rain has ended. However,
isolated freezing rain showers and freezing drizzle will linger over
the next hour or two, until temperatures warm above freezing. An
additional light glaze is possible on elevated surfaces.

$$

For more information, visit us at http://www.weather.gov/GreenBay

Kurimski

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this ice storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Green Bay, WI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this ice storm warning went out at Apr 2, 10:42 PM CDT, 3 hours 48 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Rain and freezing rain, mixed with sleet over north-central WI, will continue through this evening, before diminishing overnight. Tree damage and power outages are the main impacts from the freezing rain and icing thus far, with some slippery roads. The evening commute across northern WI will be impacted. Ice Storm Warnings and Winter Storm Warnings remain in effect.
  • Thunderstorms are possible late this afternoon through the evening, especially over southern portions of Winnebago, Calumet, and Manitowoc counties. To the north of these areas, the risk for severe storms has diminished.
  • Heavy rainfall, mixed precipitation, and thunderstorms are possible Friday night into Saturday. Wintry impacts should be focused over northern WI. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued.
  • Flooding concerns arise this weekend into early next week following the passage of the two moisture rich systems.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 2, 10:42 PM CDT, 3 hours 48 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1042 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026

Updated aviation portion for 06Z TAF issuance

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Rain and freezing rain, mixed with sleet over north-central WI,
  will continue through this evening, before diminishing
  overnight. Tree damage and power outages are the main impacts
  from the freezing rain and icing thus far, with some slippery
  roads. The evening commute across northern WI will be impacted.
  Ice Storm Warnings and Winter Storm Warnings remain in effect.

- Thunderstorms are possible late this afternoon through the
  evening, especially over southern portions of Winnebago, Calumet,
  and Manitowoc counties. To the north of these areas, the risk
  for severe storms has diminished.

- Heavy rainfall, mixed precipitation, and thunderstorms are
  possible Friday night into Saturday. Wintry impacts should be focused
  over northern WI. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued.

- Flooding concerns arise this weekend into early next week
  following the passage of the two moisture rich systems.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 226 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026

Freezing Rain, Ice through this evening...Rain, mixed with
freezing rain is lifting into northern WI. Earlier sleet that
was observed from Rhinelander north has recently given way to
freezing rain as 800mb warm layer spreads north. No change to
winter headlines in the north (Ice storm Warning, Winter Storm
Warnings) given the initial push of freezing rain into early this
evening, followed by secondary area of mainly freezing rain that
occurs late evening into the early overnight. Additional ice
accumulations up to 0.25 inch are expected before the freezing
rain, ice end overnight. Impacts so far with the ice accumulation
(many reports of 0.25 to 0.40 inch of ice, with isolated reports
up to 0.50 inch) have been tied to tree damage, power outages
versus icy roads. Currently nearly 50k customers remain without
power from central to northeast WI.

Severe Weather Potential Late this Afternoon and Evening...
Surface low over south-central IA is forecast to lift into the Fox
Valley to the lakeshore region late this evening. Expect a few
storms as this moves through, but the risk of severe weather will
be pinned over far southeast forecast area (Oshkosh to Manitowoc
and points south) on gradient of SBCAPE which stays mainly south
and where there is better potential for more organized line of
storms moving through. Even then, forecast soundings show sharp
inversion around 0.5-1.0 km (950-850mb) with MUCAPE up to 500j/kg
and effective shear less than 30 kts. Overll, given the lack of
sfc based instability and not as favorable setup with elevated
storms, seems greatest risk for severe (damaging wind gusts) in
our area will be if well organized line of storms can move through
and draw portion of the 50-55kt of winds aloft down to the sfc,
even as the near sfc instability is lacking. Timing looks similar
to what we have been indicating approximately 7p through Midnight.

A break late tonight through most of Friday, then attention turns
to yet another significant System late Friday through Saturday.
Similar to this system, more potentially significant freezing rain
and icing is expected, though the area most favored is displaced
farther north, into north-central and far northeast WI. System is
quicker moving, with bulk of QPF/freezing rain occurring Friday
evening into mid morning Saturday. Probabilities of seeing over
0.25 inch ice (NBM v5.0) have increased to 35-55 percent, highest
over Vilas and northern Forest into southwest Upper Michigan.
Footprint that could see a coating of ice takes up more area,
reaching into central WI into far northeast WI. Winter Storm Watch
that was issued on mid shift is centered where probabilities for
0.25 inch are highest and where WSSI-p shows good signal for at
least moderate impacts (smaller area of major impacts), so no
changes to that headline. Also, given the ongoing freeing rain,
icing with this first event, will not do any upgrading to that
watch right now.

Another break, but more of a clipper type system expected on
Monday with snow or a mix of rain/snow occurring. As of right now,
only looking at minor impacts for this system with marginal sfc
temps.

&&

.AVIATION...for 06Z TAF Issuance
Issued at 1042 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026

Poor flying conditions will persist into the overnight hours as a
departing low pressure system leaves ample low-level moisture in
its wake. Widespread IFR/LIFR ceilings will continue across all
terminals at the start of the TAF period. As winds transition to
the west and become gusty, visibilities are expected to improve to
VFR overnight.

A large area of post-frontal MVFR stratus is forecast to linger
through much of Friday morning, with ceilings likely lifting above
1,000 ft AGL between 09z and 15z. Partial clearing toward VFR is
anticipated by Friday afternoon.

The next significant system will rapidly approach after 21z
Friday. Precipitation will initially begin as rain, but cooling
temperatures will likely lead to a transition to freezing rain
after 02z Saturday across north-central WI. Icing conditions are
expected to impact KRHI by the end of the TAF period. Flight
conditions are likely to deteriorate to IFR in the moderate
precipitation Low- level wind shear will also become a concern
Friday night.

Outlook...Significant freezing rain and icing are expected Friday
night into Saturday, particularly across north-central and far
northeast Wisconsin.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
Issued at 226 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026

The combination of today's and Friday night-Saturday's moisture
laden systems will lead to flooding concerns. A few river sites
are already forecast to reach near minor flood stage this weekend
into early next week. Also, with the ground now saturated, minor
flooding will be possible through the weekend in low-lying and
poor drainage areas.

&&

.GRB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Weather Advisory until 1 AM CDT Friday for WIZ005-010>013.

Winter Storm Watch from Friday evening through Saturday morning
for WIZ005-010>013-018-019.
&&

DISCUSSION.....JLA
AVIATION.......MPC
HYDROLOGY......JLA
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 2, 10:12 PM CDT, 4 hours 18 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1012 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026

WIZ005-010>013-018>022-030-031-035>040-045-048>050-073-074-040315-
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Door-Marathon-Shawano-
Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Waushara-Winnebago-
Calumet-Manitowoc-Southern Marinette County-
Southern Oconto County-
1012 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north-central and northeast
Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

An additional glaze of ice is expected over north-central and far
northeast Wisconsin into the early overnight hours. The main
impacts from the ice will be tree damage. Some icy patches may
also develop on area roads. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in
effect.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Thursday

A system will bring a wintry mix to northern Wisconsin Friday
night into Saturday. Significant ice accumulations are possible
over north-central WI. Thunderstorms will also be possible with
this system. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for this system
across northern Wisconsin.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are requested to report snow, sleet, and freezing rain
accumulations to the National Weather Service in Green Bay.

LMZ521-522-541>543-040315-
The Bay of Green Bay south of a line from Cedar River MI to Rock
Island Passage-Lake Michigan from Washington Island to Sheboygan-
1012 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northwest Lake
Michigan and the waters of Green Bay.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Gusty north to west winds and high waves will create hazardous
conditions for small craft on the lake and bay.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Thursday

Hazardous boating conditions are expected on Lake Michigan
through Friday morning. Small Craft Advisories are in effect.

There is potential for thunderstorms Friday night into Saturday.

Hazardous conditions to small craft are also expected at times
from Friday night through Sunday.

MPC

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Apr 2, 8:54 PM CDT, 5 hours 36 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
854 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026

WIZ018>021-030-031-035>037-030400-
Lincoln-Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Marathon-
Shawano-Wood-Portage-Waupaca-
854 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026

...BRIEF ROUND OF FREEZING RAIN THIS EVENING...

At 845 PM, an area of rain was lifting northeast across central
Wisconsin and the Fox Valley at 45 mph. This rain was moving into
an area where temperatures remain 32 to 33 degrees across Marathon
and Shawano counties, as well as from Lincoln to northern Oconto
counties. As a result, this rain will likely freeze onto elevated
surfaces and lead to slippery roads in some areas.

If traveling in this area, particularly on HWY 29 and HWY 64,
remain alert for changing road conditions and drive with caution.

MPC
Special weather statement, Apr 2, 10:47 PM CDT, 3 hours 43 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1047 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026

WIZ018>021-030-031-030530-
Lincoln-Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Marathon-
Shawano-
1047 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026

...BRIEF ROUND OF FREEZING RAIN LATE THIS EVENING...

At 1045 PM, an area of rain was lifting northeast across central
Wisconsin and far northeast Wisconsin at 45 mph. This rain was
moving across an area where temperatures remain 31 to 33 degrees
across Marathon and Shawano counties, as well as from Lincoln,
Langlade, and northern Oconto counties. As a result, this rain
will likely freeze onto elevated surfaces and lead to slippery
roads in some areas.

If traveling in this area, particularly on HWY 29 and HWY 64,
remain alert for changing road conditions and drive with caution.

MPC

The office that day

Everything else NWS Green Bay, WI issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 2, 7:08 PM CDTWinter Weather AdvisoryGRBFlorence, Forest, Marinette, Oneida, Vilas6 hr
Apr 2, 7:30 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGRBCalumet, Manitowoc60 min
Apr 2, 8:10 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGRBBrown, Calumet, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Outagamie, Shawano and 2 more50 min
Apr 2, 10:44 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningGRBOconto5 days
Apr 3, 2:30 AM CDTWinter Weather AdvisoryGRBOconto, Portage, Waupaca, Wood29 hr
Apr 3, 10:42 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningGRBOutagamie, Shawano, Waupaca29 days
Apr 3, 2:55 PM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryGRB46 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.