Wildfire Smoke Lingers in Green Bay | Green Bay News

Green Bay News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 17, 2026 · 1m

Wildfire smoke is still clinging to Green Bay, with a temporary reprieve expected as southern winds push haze westward—but don’t relax: a cold front will bring northerly winds that’ll push smoke back over eastern Wisconsin. The air quality alert for northeastern Wisconsin remains in effect until 6 p.m. July 17, but smoke will linger even after it ends. Conditions are already disrupting local events—Howard Commons canceled July 17–18 activities, Bay Beach Amusement Park delayed opening to noon, and De Pere Pools canceled programs, with updates to follow. Green Bay’s air quality hit a hazardous…