Minnesota faces continued wintry mix chances with a new system bringing rain or freezing rain, followed by a significant January thaw with temperatures rising into the 40s later in the week, reducing snowpack.
A mostly cloudy Saturday with ending flurries gives way to a wintry mix on Sunday in Minnesota, with potential freezing rain, sleet, and snow, especially along the North Shore, as a storm system approaches. Temperatures will rise into the upper 30s and 40s, reducing snow depth by week's end.
A light wintry mix is ending tonight in Central Texas, with temperatures warming up significantly starting Tuesday, leading to a mild New Year's Eve and a warm start to 2023, with only a weak cold front expected early next week.
A wintry mix of sleet, snow, and freezing rain is expected to impact Maine starting early Monday morning, leading to icy roads and challenging travel conditions, with the weather clearing up later in the week.
A brief wintry mix with freezing rain, sleet, and snow is expected in Minnesota late Sunday night into early Monday morning, with potential slick conditions during the commute, followed by a significant warm-up leading up to Christmas with temperatures 10-15 degrees above normal and possible snowpack disappearance in southern Minnesota.
A wintry mix has caused over 100 crashes and hazardous road conditions across Minnesota, prompting a KARE 11 Weather Impact Alert. The Minnesota State Patrol reported numerous incidents, including property damage crashes, injury crashes, and a jackknifed semi. The weather is expected to remain challenging throughout the day but should improve by late Saturday night.
A wintry mix of sleet, freezing drizzle, and snow is expected to impact Minnesota, particularly the Twin Cities, from Friday night into Saturday. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory due to potential slippery travel conditions caused by ice and snow accumulations. The precipitation will begin as snow and sleet, transitioning to freezing rain and snow by Saturday morning, with ice accumulations expected to be less than a tenth of an inch. Temperatures will rise into the 30s on Sunday, helping to melt any remaining ice.
Metro Detroit can expect a wintry mix during Tuesday morning's commute, with snow starting on the west side and moving east, potentially beginning as a light wintry mix before changing to all snow by 10 a.m. The 4Warn Weather app is recommended for updates, and while some areas may experience minor commute disruptions, the weather is expected to dry out by the evening commute. After Tuesday, the region will see a stretch of mild and dry weather, with abundant sunshine expected over the weekend.
Mild temperatures continue in Minnesota with highs in the 20s and 30s, along with minor chances of wintry precipitation late Wednesday into Thursday. Freezing fog and partially ice-covered roadways are reported in southern Minnesota due to the moist air mass in place. The next system may bring light rain or freezing precipitation, but any accumulation is expected to be minor. Temperatures could potentially reach near record highs next week, with about half of the forecast models predicting highs of 50 degrees or warmer in parts of southern Minnesota.
A wintry mix of snow, sleet, freezing rain, and rain is expected to move into Metro Detroit on Monday, with temperatures gradually warming throughout the day and into the evening. Areas south of I-69 may experience a light ice accumulation, potentially impacting the Tuesday morning commute. The wintry mix is expected to transition to rain as temperatures rise above freezing on Tuesday, with rain showers continuing through the middle of the week. High temperatures are forecasted to reach the lower 40s by the end of the week, accompanied by mostly cloudy skies.
Eastern Iowa is experiencing very cold temperatures with wind chills in the single digits, teens, and 20s below zero, but Sunday will be a bit warmer with highs in the teens and 20s. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the southern counties as a wintry mix is expected to move in late Sunday night and continue through Monday morning, potentially causing travel issues. The wintry mix, freezing rain, and snow will return Monday night and into Tuesday morning, with ice developing on roadways and surfaces. Despite the wintry precipitation, temperatures will rise into the low to mid-30s from Monday into next weekend.
A Weather Authority Alert Day has been issued through Saturday due to an incoming storm system bringing light snow and wintry mix, followed by bitterly cold Arctic air. Scattered snow squalls and strong wind gusts are expected on Friday, with temperatures dropping into the teens and wind chills below zero in some areas. However, a warm-up and rain chances are anticipated for mid-to-late next week.
South Carolina is bracing for another round of extremely cold temperatures this weekend, with a chance of a wintry mix in the Upstate on Thursday night into Friday. The region will experience arctic air returning on Saturday, bringing single-digit temperatures for the mountains and teens for the Upstate. Windy conditions will make temperatures feel even colder, with highs in the 30s for the Upstate and 20s in the mountains. Sunday will start in the teens but warm up into the 40s with sunshine.
A wintry mix of precipitation, including snow, sleet, and freezing rain, is affecting the area, with snow accumulations ranging from 2.5 to 5 inches. Temperatures remain near or below freezing, leading to icy and hazardous road conditions. Recovery will be slow as cold weather persists, with the possibility of more light mixed precipitation in the morning. The forecast indicates very cold temperatures and the potential for light snow later in the week, followed by a dry but frigid weekend.
The Alabama Department of Transportation has cautioned against travel as wintry precipitation worsens conditions in north Alabama, leading to hazardous road conditions and multiple crashes. Non-essential travel is strongly discouraged, and drivers are urged to stay home as crews work to treat roads and bridges. ALDOT has reported weather-related closures and crashes, and is working to clear the affected areas. With icy conditions widespread and expected to persist, the department's crews are using various methods, including salt treatments, snow plows, and sand spreading, to address the adverse weather conditions.