Minneapolis, Minnesota – A relatively quiet weather pattern is expected to persist across areas near the Minnesota–Wisconsin border between Tuesday and Saturday, limiting the risk for widespread snow or disruptive winter weather. While brief flurries or light snow cannot be ruled out entirely, confidence is growing that the Jan 20–24 period will bring minimal impacts across the region.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, portions of eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin are trending near to slightly below normal for precipitation during this timeframe. That signal points to a reduced likelihood of organized storm systems moving through the Upper Midwest, while temperatures are expected to remain seasonable for late January without extreme cold outbreaks.
In the Twin Cities metro, including Minneapolis and St. Paul, dry conditions are expected to dominate much of the week. Any snow that does develop is likely to be light and short-lived, limiting concerns for accumulation on roads. Similar conditions are expected across western Wisconsin, including Eau Claire, Hudson, and River Falls, where prolonged snow events appear unlikely.
Major travel routes such as I-94, I-35, U.S. 52, and Highway 10 should see generally favorable travel conditions through much of the period. Overnight temperatures may still fall below freezing, allowing for isolated slick spots on bridges or untreated roads during early morning hours, but widespread travel disruptions are not anticipated.
Residents should continue to monitor updates, but current signals favor a calm late-January stretch along the Minnesota–Wisconsin border. This quieter pattern is expected to persist through the Jan 20–24 window, with no major weather advisories anticipated unless conditions change.
