Incoming Storm to Disrupt Sunday Air Travel in Green Bay

Austin Straubel Airport expects significant flight delays and cancellations due to heavy snowfall this weekend.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 2:49am

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With a major winter storm expected to hit the Green Bay area this weekend, Austin Straubel Airport is preparing for significant disruptions to Sunday air travel. The airport director is advising passengers to contact their airlines and consider rescheduling flights planned for Sunday, as the airport expects delays and potential cancellations.

Why it matters

Spring break is one of the busiest travel periods of the year, and the incoming storm threatens to upend those plans for many passengers flying through Green Bay. The airport's preparation and warnings aim to help travelers adjust their plans and avoid getting stranded.

The details

Based on forecasts from the National Weather Service, Austin Straubel Airport is expecting heavy snowfall totals this weekend that will lead to significant travel disruptions, especially on Sunday. The airport director is urging passengers to contact their airlines and consider rescheduling Sunday flights, as delays and cancellations are highly likely.

  • The storm is expected to hit the Green Bay area this weekend.
  • The airport will get another weather briefing from the National Weather Service on Saturday before the storm arrives.

The players

Austin Straubel Airport

The main airport serving the Green Bay metropolitan area, located just outside the city.

Marty Piette

The director of Austin Straubel Airport, who is advising passengers about the expected travel disruptions.

Lilianna Herber

A spring break traveler who came to the airport to change her flight plans due to the incoming storm.

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What they’re saying

“Flights will be impacted on Sunday. I recommend people go to their airline, contact their airline, and try to switch their flights if they're flying on Sunday.”

— Marty Piette, Airport Director

“It's kind of odd that there's not a lot of people here but for sure we think we made the right decision in the end.”

— Lilianna Herber

What’s next

The airport will get another weather briefing from the National Weather Service on Saturday before the storm arrives, which will help them further assess the expected impacts on Sunday air travel.

The takeaway

This storm highlights the challenges airports and travelers face during busy travel periods, underscoring the importance of staying informed, being flexible, and planning ahead when severe weather threatens to disrupt flights.