Regional weather view.

A more active pattern is setting up across the Upper Midwest finally! It is not conducive for big storms but multiple little systems and clippers with move southeast through the region this week. bringing chances for accumulating snows north and snow and drizzle chances south. It will be a very mild week regardless with highs in the 30s and 40s across the north, to as warm as the lower to middle 50s in the south!

Local and Metro views.

Heavy snow possible tonight-Minor accumulations

A fairly good looking and compact weather system will slide southeast across Minnesota tonight, bringing snow to our area. The snow will mainly develop near a front tonight into tomorrow morning.  Some of this snow could be heavy at times. The heaviest snowfall accumulation  from this system will be centered of Northeast and Central parts of the area, 2-4″ will fall in areas like Rochester, Cannon Falls, Red Wing and Winona, with a bit less, 1-2 for Austin and Dodge Center areas. The snow should end by 1pm Friday, afterwards clouds will be the main rule, temperatures after the snow has ending will warm to the middle to upper 30s to expect some melting right away.

Sunday storm potential?

 I am watching another weather system that has appeared in the last couple runs that needs to be watched carefully, It has the possibility to bring very strong winds and snowfall to our area. Saturday ahead of the front on strong southwest winds highs will sour to the middle 40s, possibly 50 in some spots depending on snowcover from this system. Sunday winds will switch northwest and will be come much stronger. Blowing and drifting snow could be an issue. Stay turned to weather outlets for more information on this one.

Tonight, Snow developing, some will be heavy at times. Lows in the lower 30s

Friday, Snow in the morning before ending. Total snow accumulation 1-4 inches-entire area, then cloudy in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 30s. Friday Night.

Saturday, Warm and windy with a chance of showers, highs 45 to near 50. Winds could gust to 35MPH Saturday Night. Cloudy with lows in the mid 30s

No looking ahead forecast beyond what I posted for New Years above at this time.