Will the third time for snow be the charm for us?  We have been looking at a chance of snow tonight, Sunday and next Wednesday and it is looking like the middle of next week may be the best bet.  A mostly cloudy day is ahead for us.  Snow is possible overnight but the best chance  will be to the southern part of our viewing area; even there, only up to an inch of snow is expected.  The storm system bringing the snow is tracking much farther south than forecast yesterday so it’ll be another one that misses us.   There is a chance for heavy snow in Chicago overnight so if you have travel plans through there, car or air, be aware.   As for that major storm for the weekend, it’s looking like yet another near miss (or is it “near-hit”).  The track for that should stay more to the northwest of the area which means the heavier snow will be to the north and western part of the state and into the upper peninsula.  We have a chance of snow on Sunday into Monday morning but not much accumulation is expected at this time. That’s our second strike but it looks like the third time could be the one. Another storm that will develop near Colorado early next week will track to the northeast. It will have plenty of Gulf moisture to work with and temperatures will be cold enough to bring significant snow to a part Wisconsin on Wednesday.  Of course as we’ve seen just in the last 24 hours things could change so we’ll keep you updated here on fox11online.com and on Good Day Wisconsin and FOX 11 News at 5 and 9.  Have a great day.

Another mild, breezy day is shaping up with highs near 38 and partly sunny skies but a storm system is approaching that will bring heavy snow to parts of the southern portion of the state tomorrow.  The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for that area with Fond du Lac, Sheboygan and Green Lake counties included from our viewing area.  In these counties there’s a possible 2 to 3 inches of snow but there will be more farther south.  If you are traveling south tomorrow please stay up on the conditions by visiting fox11online.com and watching FOX 11 News at 5, 9 and Good Day Wisconsin.  Our attention then turns to the major storm system that will impact us by the end of the weekend.  Details are still coming together on this storm but thinking as of today is that the track will take the center of the storm from southwest Minnesota to northern lower Michigan Sunday night into Monday evening.  With this track we’ll all get some snow but the most will fall “up north”.  The graphic below will change a lot over the next few days but it’s a start.  Stay tuned and have a great day!

It has been a very mild month so far and that trend continues through the next 7 days.  After morning fog and clouds we’ll see sun today with a high near 40°.  The normal high is 28° this time of year.  It is more than 8 degrees warmer than normal for the month and we’ve been above normal so far this winter. Check out the graphics below.  Meteorologist Doug Higgins created the one on the right and I updated it today because the departure from average became even higher due to the high of 38° yesterday.

Did you see the full moon last night or this morning? Just beautiful. That’s called the “Snow” moon although we don’t have a lot of snow to go along with it. In fact that full moon got so close this morning during the show, we could actually see the man in the moon (with a little help that is).  Grab the sunglasses as you head out today because we’ll see abundant sunshine courtesy of a high pressure area that builds to our west.  This will bring clear skies through Thursday then a cold front will drop down from Canada and give us a chilly weekend with high temperatures near 22 and lows in the single-digits. 

The warm weather we’ve had lately is doing a number on the ice around here.  Satellite images of the ice taken yesterday show large cracks on the Bay of Green Bay and Lake Winnebago.  A rescue on the Bay took place yesterday when 7 men were  stranded after a crack grew.  A 3 year-old child was also with the group.  The ice on Lake Winnebago is also not safe.  All experts say that the ice is Never Completely Safe and with the mild weather we’ve had, that is never truer.  Don’t endanger yourself and those around you.  Cold weather is moving in today and again this weekend which could help the conditions.

There’s a bite in the air and temperatures are dropping on strong north winds at 10-20 mph today.  Temperatures will hold steady at about 28° but wind chills will be in the teens so bundle up.  We are coming off a string of very mild days with a high of 44 in Green Bay on Saturday; 38° on Sunday and 40° yesterday. Now we are dealing with the effects of the passage of a cold front and very chilly air.  An area of high pressure to our west will bring fair weather and sunshine the next couple of days then another shot of cold air will drop into the area Friday and be with us through the weekend.  We may see some snow showers or flurries late Thursday into Friday as the front moves through but it shouldn’t amount to much at all. Grab the scarf and have a great day!

Cloudy skies will be the rule for us over the next day and a half but we’ll finally see the sun by mid-morning tomorrow.  The temperatures will continue to be well above normal (Normal High is 25°) into early next week.   A major storm to our southwest is bringing snow and wind to Colorado, Kansas and into Nebraska and Iowa over the next 24 hours.  An area of high pressure to our west will keep this system from moving farther to the north so we should just get some clouds from the storm but no snow.  Have a great weekend!

It’s a foggy morning as mild southwest winds are flowing over a snow covered ground creating reduced visibilities.  At 9 am visibility in parts of our area were a quarter mile or less.  The fog will stick around for the morning hours and the low level moisture may also lead to slippery spots on the roads so drive with care.  Other than that, it’s another mild day is on tap today with highs in the mid 30s.  The normal high is 24° so we’re well above normal once again and even though a cold front is moving through later today, temperatures will still be warmer than normal through Saturday. We do have a storm system moving in tomorrow and for you snow-lovers, it could bring us 1-3 inches of accumulation. Not a named winter storm but at this point with a snow deficit of about 13″  so far, we’ll take it.  It could make your Friday afternoon commute a bit hazardous though.  As for the weekend, Saturday looks good then a cold blast will take hold for Sunday. Watch for fog and slippery roads this morning and Have a great day!

It started to warm up today at about 3 am, that’s when we hit our low of -9° in Green Bay.  With warmer air pushing in (although not too warm) so is the snow.  Expect snow to start falling in Green Bay and the Fox Cities about noon and continue through this evening.  Most of the area will see 2-4″ of accumulation and driving will not be the best as the day wears on. 

The temperature will be near 10° when the snow starts flying and that means it will be the light, fluffy kind of snow so it won’t be a back-breaker as you shovel.  At such low temperatures though, salt isn’t as effective at melting so roads will get slippery.  If you’re traveling to the south you can expect snow all the way through Chicago with the heaviest amounts between Milwaukee and Chicago with a possible 6 to 9 inches of accumulation. Expect sun but cold conditions tomorrow and a wintry mix may make traveling Sunday afternoon a bit tough.

We’re not used to this!  So far it has been a mild winter with January’s  average temperature running about 9° above normal.  No wonder the sub-zero temperatures we woke up to this morning felt even colder.  The morning low in Green Bay was -2° which is the first sub-zero of  this season.  Usually we see our first sub-zero temperature on December 20th.  This cold snap will continue for the next few days.  A quick-moving storm system moves to the north of the state tonight and will bring snow showers and then leave even colder air in its wake.  Expect a high only near 6° tomorrow and strong west winds of 15 to 25 mph which keeps the wind chills below zero all day.  After a morning low on Friday of -5° we’ll see accumlating snow on Friday afternoon and evening  with 1 to 3 inches possible for us.  Find the long underwear and have a great day!