Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Northern Wisconsin

Slippery travel conditions expected due to freezing drizzle and light snow overnight

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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A weak disturbance tracking north of Green Bay, Wisconsin will bring a chance of wintry precipitation to areas north and east of the city this evening into the overnight hours. Freezing drizzle and light freezing rain will start, eventually transitioning to light snow. Ice accretion of up to 0.05 inches and a light dusting of snow are expected, leading to slippery travel conditions. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Door, Marinette, and Menominee counties from 6 PM this evening through 3 AM.

Why it matters

This winter weather event could impact travel and driving conditions in the northern parts of Wisconsin, requiring residents and commuters to exercise caution on the roads. The advisory is in place to alert the public of the potential hazards.

The details

The wintry mix will begin with freezing drizzle and light freezing rain, eventually transitioning to light snow overnight. Ice accretion is expected to range from a glaze up to 0.05 inches, combined with a light dusting of snow. This wintry precipitation will lead to slippery travel conditions in the affected areas.

  • The Winter Weather Advisory goes into effect at 6 PM this evening and will last through 3 AM.
  • The wintry precipitation is expected to start this evening and continue overnight.

The players

Storm Team 5

The weather forecasting team at the local news station covering the Green Bay, Wisconsin area.

Door, Marinette, and Menominee counties

The northern Wisconsin counties under the Winter Weather Advisory due to the expected wintry conditions.

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What’s next

Residents in the affected counties should monitor the weather conditions and exercise caution when traveling overnight and into the early morning hours.

The takeaway

This winter weather event serves as a reminder for residents in northern Wisconsin to be prepared for changing road conditions and to adjust their travel plans accordingly during the overnight hours.