Southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin are bracing for a wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain starting tonight and lasting through Saturday afternoon. Forecasters predict icy conditions, with the heaviest impacts expected south of the Twin Cities metro and along the I-90 corridor.
Temperatures will warm to above freezing by Monday, bringing a brief reprieve before dipping back to near-normal levels midweek. Monday may see light rain transitioning to snow as colder air returns.
Next week is shaping up to be largely dry with no significant snowstorms in sight. With limited snow accumulation expected, the region could face a rare brown Christmas unless conditions change dramatically. Drivers are urged to prepare for icy roads this weekend.