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Ice Storm Warning 2, NWS Green Bay, WI
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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 6:00 AM CDT | FREEZING RAIN 0.1 | 2 N Wausau, WI | Also 0.3 inch of sleet. |
| Apr 4, 6:00 AM CDT | FREEZING RAIN 0.1 | 7 Nne Hamburg, WI | 7W Merrill. On elevated surfaces. Also, up to 0.4 inch of sleet. |
| Apr 4, 6:50 AM CDT | FREEZING RAIN 0.13 | 2 N Shawano, WI | On elevated surfaces. |
| Apr 4, 7:08 AM CDT | FREEZING RAIN 0.25 | 2 Sse Wausau, WI | ASOS station KAUW Wausau Airport. |
| Apr 4, 7:12 AM CDT | FREEZING RAIN 0.1 | 2 S Angelica, WI | Pulaski 3.7W. |
| Apr 4, 7:30 AM CDT | FREEZING RAIN 0.2 | 6 N Rhinelander, WI | Precipitation was mostly freezing rain with some sleet. Ice accumulation measured on a flat surface. |
| Apr 4, 7:44 AM CDT | FREEZING RAIN 0.16 | 4 W Rhinelander, WI | ASOS station KRHI Rhinelander Airport. |
| Apr 4, 9:00 AM CDT | FREEZING RAIN 0.25 | Wausau, WI | Up 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 CDT | FREEZING RAIN 0.2 | 1 N Crandon, WI | Estimated 3/16 inch of ice on elevated surfaces. Some trees down on power lines. |
| Apr 4, 9:15 AM CDT | SLEET 1 | Eagle River, WI | Roads slushy and sleet covered. |
| Apr 4, 9:20 AM CDT | FREEZING RAIN 0.25 | Florence, WI | Mix 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 CDT | FREEZING RAIN 0.25 | Pembine, WI | Trees 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 CDT | FREEZING RAIN 0.13 | 2 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.
- 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
The text
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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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 7:08 PM CDT | Winter Weather Advisory | GRB | Florence, Forest, Marinette, Oneida, Vilas | 6 hr |
| Apr 2, 7:30 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GRB | Calumet, Manitowoc | 60 min |
| Apr 2, 8:10 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GRB | Brown, Calumet, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Outagamie, Shawano and 2 more | 50 min |
| Apr 2, 10:44 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | GRB | Oconto | 5 days |
| Apr 3, 2:30 AM CDT | Winter Weather Advisory | GRB | Oconto, Portage, Waupaca, Wood | 29 hr |
| Apr 3, 10:42 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | GRB | Outagamie, Shawano, Waupaca | 29 days |
| Apr 3, 2:55 PM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | GRB | 46 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.