January 29, 2025
MN Reporter - Weather

Detailed Weather Forecast and Safety Tips

Tonight (Saturday):
Expect snow and freezing rain likely before 9 PM, transitioning to a slight chance of freezing rain between 9 PM and 11 PM. Widespread dense freezing fog will develop after 5 AM. Skies will remain cloudy, with a low temperature around 30°F. Winds will be light, coming from the east-southeast at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%, but little or no accumulation of snow or ice is expected.
Safety Tips:

  • Drive cautiously tonight, especially after 5 AM when freezing fog may reduce visibility and create slick road conditions.
  • Avoid unnecessary travel and ensure your vehicle is equipped with an ice scraper and de-icer.

Sunday:
Dense freezing fog will linger until 11 AM, followed by widespread fog until 3 PM. The day will remain cloudy, with a high near 35°F. Winds will continue from the south-southeast at 5 to 10 mph.
Safety Tips:

  • Allow extra time for travel in the morning, as visibility may be significantly reduced.
  • Keep headlights on low beam and increase following distance when driving in foggy conditions.

Sunday Night:
Patchy fog may develop after 10 PM. Otherwise, expect mostly cloudy skies with a low around 31°F. Winds will shift to the southwest after midnight, blowing at around 10 mph.

Monday:
There’s a slight chance of rain and snow in the morning (before noon), transitioning to rain between noon and 1 PM, then back to snow after 1 PM. Skies will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 36°F. Winds from the west-southwest will pick up to 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%.
Safety Tips:

  • Be cautious of changing road conditions due to light precipitation and gusty winds.

Monday Night:
Skies will remain mostly cloudy, with a low around 22°F. Winds will stay westerly at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph.

Tuesday:
A 20% chance of snow after noon, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 27°F. Winds will calm slightly, blowing from the west at 5 mph.
Tuesday Night:
The chance of snow increases to 40% under mostly cloudy skies, with a low around 15°F. Winds will shift to the north-northwest at 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday:
Partly sunny with a high near 18°F. Winds will continue from the northwest at 5 to 10 mph.
Safety Tips:

  • Dress warmly, as wind chills may make it feel even colder.

Wednesday Night:
Cloud cover will increase, with temperatures holding steady around 13°F. Winds will shift to the south after midnight.

Thursday:
A 20% chance of snow after noon, with partly sunny skies and a high near 25°F. Winds will blow from the south at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night:
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12°F. Winds will turn west-northwest at around 10 mph.

Friday:
Partly sunny skies and a high near 21°F. Northwest winds will blow steadily at 10 mph.

Friday Night:
Expect partly cloudy skies with a low around 3°F. Winds will calm slightly but remain from the northwest at 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday:
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 16°F. Winds will shift to the south-southwest later in the day.

General Winter Safety Tips:

  • Always dress in layers and cover exposed skin to prevent frostbite.
  • Keep an emergency kit in your car, including blankets, water, and a flashlight.
  • Check weather updates frequently for changes in precipitation and temperatures.