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Chilly Weekend Brings Light Snow as Strong Arctic Front Targets Early Week

A reinforcing Arctic blast early next week will drive wind chills sharply lower following a brief round of light weekend snow.

Overview

  • Light snow and flurries are spreading across multiple regions this weekend with generally minor totals, commonly a coating to 2 inches.
  • Parts of the Upper Midwest are primed for higher amounts, with 3–6 inches possible along I-90 south of the Twin Cities and 1–2 inches in the metro.
  • Forecasters expect a sharp drop in temperatures Monday–Tuesday as gusty winds usher in Arctic air, producing single-digit or subzero wind chills in northern areas.
  • Model guidance highlights a midweek system likely to bring a brief temperature bump and a rain–snow mix in some regions, with timing and precipitation type still uncertain.
  • Travel impacts this weekend look localized and brief, with slick spots from light coatings and lake-effect bands, while the fast clipper pattern keeps periodic snow chances going into late week.