Freezing Rain and Sleet Forecast for Green Bay

Weather service warns of potential icing from spring storm April 1-2

Mar. 31, 2026 at 4:33pm

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A vast, frozen landscape painting in muted tones of gray, white, and blue, with heavy clouds obscuring the horizon and a sense of foreboding in the air, conceptually representing the impending winter storm and its potential impact on the local community.A looming spring storm promises to bring a treacherous mix of freezing rain and sleet to the Green Bay region, underscoring the region's vulnerability to the unpredictable forces of nature.Green Bay Today

A spring storm is expected to bring a mix of freezing rain, sleet, and rain to the Green Bay, Wisconsin area on April 1-2, according to the National Weather Service. While snowfall is expected to be limited, the weather service warns of potential icing and hazardous conditions.

Why it matters

Freezing rain and sleet can create dangerous driving conditions and lead to power outages, making this a significant weather event for the Green Bay region. The storm comes at the start of the spring season, when residents may not be fully prepared for wintry weather.

The details

The storm is forecast to move into the area later in the evening on April 1, after the evening commute. It will start out as a wintry mix of freezing rain and sleet before transitioning to mostly rain and possible thunderstorms on April 2. While snowfall accumulations are expected to be limited to northern Wisconsin, the National Weather Service warns of potential icing and hazardous conditions across at least parts of the region.

  • The storm will move in later in the evening of April 1 after the evening commute.
  • The storm will last through the evening of April 2.

The players

National Weather Service Green Bay

The local office of the National Weather Service that issued the forecast and warning for the upcoming spring storm.

Jeff Makowski

A meteorologist with the National Weather Service Green Bay who provided details on the expected weather conditions.

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What they’re saying

“With the winter precipitation, there's potential for some icing and even some snow across at least parts of the region.”

— Jeff Makowski, Meteorologist

The takeaway

Residents of the Green Bay area should closely monitor the weather forecast and be prepared for potentially hazardous driving conditions and possible power outages as a result of the expected freezing rain and sleet on April 1-2.