01/08/2026
🚨❄️ WEEKEND WINTER STORM ALERT: The Upper Midwest Is About to Get Hit ❄️🚨
Snow • Wind • Slick Roads — Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, the Dakotas & More
A winter weather system is lining up for this weekend and it’s set to impact much of the Upper Midwest, bringing snow, gusty winds, and colder air back into the picture.
📍 Who’s impacted?
Minnesota • Iowa • Wisconsin • North Dakota • South Dakota • parts of the Upper Midwest & Plains
🕒 TIMELINE
⏰ Friday Night (1/9/26): Clouds increase, colder air settles in
❄️ Saturday (1/10/26): Snow develops across the region — light to moderate at times
🌬️ Saturday Night: Gusty winds may blow snow around, reducing visibility
🥶 Sunday (1/11/26): Snow tapers off, but colder air sticks around
❄️ WHAT TO EXPECT
• Snow totals generally look modest, but enough to cause slick roads
• Wind may be the bigger issue, especially in open and rural areas
• Reduced visibility possible during heavier bursts
• Wind chills will make it feel much colder than the thermometer shows
🚗 TRAVEL IMPACTS
If you’re traveling this weekend, be prepared for slippery roads, blowing snow, and changing conditions, especially Saturday into early Sunday.
⚠️ BOTTOM LINE
This doesn’t look like a historic blizzard — but it is a classic Upper Midwest winter storm that can still cause travel headaches and hazardous conditions. Small shifts in the storm track could still change snowfall amounts.
📲 Stay weather-aware, slow down on the roads, and keep an eye on updates as we get closer.
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Let others know what’s coming — winter isn’t done with us yet! ❄️
