Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Green Bay, WI
Issued by NWS Green Bay, WI
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563 FXUS63 KGRB 292131 AFDGRB Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Green Bay WI 331 PM CST Sat Nov 29 2025 Forecast discussion for routine afternoon forecast issuance .KEY MESSAGES... - Ongoing winter storm continues to impact holiday weekend travel across northeast Wisconsin through late tonight where Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories are in effect. Snowfall totals of 6 to 11 are expected in the Winter Storm Warning area, with lighter amounts to the north. - Hazardous travel conditions will likely persist into Sunday. While the snow will end Sunday morning, northwest winds gusting to 25 to 35 mph will cause some blowing and drifting snow, especially in open areas and on east-west oriented roads. - Much colder air will arrive for the start of next week. Wind chills may fall to 10 below zero or colder Monday morning with below normal temperatures continuing through next week. && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 331 PM CST Sat Nov 29 2025 Short Term (Today through Sunday): Surface low across south-central Iowa is expected to move to near Chicago this evening, then into lower Michigan on Sunday morning. Snow will continue through the evening, which could be heavy at times as main system moves across the region. Meso models also depicting convective elements over Lake Michigan moving onshore with persistent easterly flow to help enhance snowfall totals as well. Lake to 850mb temperatures differences 14-16C noted and deep dendritic snow growth zone should lead to an efficient snowfall. Still watching our southern counties with an east-west band of heavier snow due to fgen band that could boost totals in this region. Continued to use the lower snow ratios, although snowfall totals were a tad bit higher due to minor differences in QPF values. It should be noted that the meso-models are showing several bands, which will result in variable storm snowfall amounts near Lake Michigan. The snow should taper off from west to east overnight, except across the far north where snow showers or flurries will linger into Sunday due to northerly flow off Lake Superior. Contemplated on extending the Winter Storm Warning for the Fox Valley and lakeshore due to strong northwest winds Sunday morning as snow will exit the region around 12z. It is possible that a Winter Weather Advisory may be needed for portions of northeast WI after the Winter Storm Warning expires at 6 am due to the drifting/blowing snow. Long Term (Sunday Night through next Friday): The first subzero temperatures of the season are possible Monday morning across the north. Meanwhile, a system passing to the south of the area Monday night that could bring an inch of snow to central and east-central WI. A brief warm is expected on Wednesday ahead of the next arctic front. This system will bring a chance of snow Tuesday night and Wednesday. Colder air returns on Thursday with lingering chances of light snow across the north Friday and Saturday. Except for Wednesday, temperatures will run well below normal each day. && .AVIATION...for 18Z TAF Issuance Issued at 1132 AM CST Sat Nov 29 2025 Poor flying conditions expected through tonight due tn snow, which may be heavy at times, and low CIGS varying from MVFR or IFR. Conditions may drop below the IFR category due to heavy snow shower activity along the Lake Michigan shoreline, which could impact KMTW and airports across Door County. Snow will gradually taper off from west to east late tonight, except across the north where snow showers linger into Sunday. Snowfall totals of 3-6 inches expected across the north, with 6 to 12 inches south of a Wausau to Wausaukee line. Behind the system, gusty northerly winds expected on Sunday that could produce some blowing and drifting of the new snow. Winds should gradually subside Sunday afternoon. && .GRB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Winter Weather Advisory until 6 AM CST Sunday for WIZ005-010>013- 018-019-021. Winter Storm Warning until 6 AM CST Sunday for WIZ020-022-030- 031-035>040-045-048>050-073-074. && $$ DISCUSSION.....Eckberg AVIATION.......Eckberg