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Nation Splits Between Chill and Southern Warmth as Midweek 'January Thaw' Nears

Forecasts point to a rapid midweek warmup that shifts many areas from snow chances to rain.

Overview

  • Northern and mid-Atlantic regions stay colder than average this weekend with clouds and spotty flurries or light snow producing little accumulation, while parts of Minnesota could see Sunday sleet or freezing rain that may glaze roads.
  • Metro Detroit tracks two snow chances, with a light dusting Saturday and a stronger late Sunday night into Monday system that could impact the Monday morning commute north of M‑59.
  • Southern Colorado remains unseasonably mild with breezy spells and elevated fire danger Sunday and Monday, while the San Antonio area turns cooler than Friday’s record heat yet stays in the 70s with gusty winds.
  • Northeast Florida holds a low-end severe risk Saturday, with a few storms capable of gusty winds and small hail mainly through the evening.
  • A broad warmup builds next week as many areas climb into the 40s and 50s, with rain chances increasing from late Tuesday through Friday and wintry precipitation transitioning to rain for many locales.