Northeast Wisconsin Weather: January Thaw Continues with Rain, Fog, and Melting

January Thaw Conditions

• 🌡️ The January thaw is continuing in northeast Wisconsin, with temperatures currently at or above freezing for much of the region.
• 🌧️ Areas south of Green Bay are experiencing temperatures in the lower to mid-30s, with some locations like Wausau reaching the upper 30s.
• 🌫️ Dense fog is present, particularly across the Door Peninsula, with visibilities as low as a quarter-mile in some areas.

Shifting Precipitation and Temperatures

• ❄️ While earlier precipitation included freezing rain and rain, a wintry mix of rain, sleet, and snow is now occurring in areas like Oconto and Marinette counties.
• ☀️ A weak ridge of high pressure is expected to bring drier conditions and some sunshine for tomorrow, helping to sustain the thaw.
• 📈 Temperatures are running significantly above normal for January, with highs expected in the 30s and 40s over the next few days.

Upcoming Forecast

• 💧 Thursday is expected to bring widespread soaking rain for most areas, with some accumulating snow possible in the far north.
• 🥶 By Friday, a wintry mix is anticipated in the morning, with highs in the mid-30s, followed by snow on Saturday as temperatures return closer to freezing.
• 🌨️ Sunday and into early next week will see chances for snow showers or flurries, though temperatures are expected to remain above normal.

Climatological Context

• 🥶 January is climatologically the coldest time of year in northeast Wisconsin, with normal highs in the mid-20s.
• 📊 This year's thaw has already seen two days with highs above freezing, with previous years experiencing significantly more days above freezing.