Slippery Conditions Up North, Warm and Breezy South

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The Department of Transportation is reporting slippery roads across northern Wisconsin on Wednesday morning due to a mix of sleet, freezing rain, and snow. However, areas around Highway 29 and to the south are much warmer, keeping precipitation in those regions as rain and avoiding icy conditions.

Why it matters

The wintry mix in the northern parts of the state is causing hazardous driving conditions, prompting a Winter Weather Advisory from the National Weather Service. Meanwhile, the warmer temperatures to the south are keeping roads clear of ice and snow.

The details

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for northern communities, including Langlade, Forest, Florence, northern Oconto, northern Marinette, and Menominee (MI) counties, until noon on Wednesday. The combination of ice and snow will cause issues on the roads in these areas. As the rain and snow showers push north, some fog may develop, followed by sunshine that will push highs into the 50s. The northwoods will remain cooler with clouds and highs in the 30s to low 40s. A light wintry mix of light snow or rain will redevelop in areas northwest of the Fox Valley Wednesday evening and overnight, pulling away around sunrise on Thursday, potentially causing additional slippery spots for the Thursday morning commute.

• The Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until noon on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
• A light wintry mix of light snow or rain will redevelop in areas northwest of the Fox Valley Wednesday evening and overnight, pulling away around sunrise on Thursday, February 19, 2026.