Brandon Marshall - ABC 6 Meteorologist

Brandon Marshall - ABC 6 Meteorologist Weekday Morning and Daytime Meteorologist for ABC 6 (KAAL-TV) in Rochester, Minnesota.

9:54 a.m. | TUE. DEC. 23 | - "MILD CHRISTMAS, LIGHT PRECIPITATION CHANCES**A "temperature inversion" looks like it'll se...
12/23/2025

9:54 a.m. | TUE. DEC. 23 | - "MILD CHRISTMAS, LIGHT PRECIPITATION CHANCES**

A "temperature inversion" looks like it'll setup across the region beginning on Christmas Eve day and linger into the weekend. This a condition where a layer of warm air sits above cooler air near the Earth's surface. This warmer air acts like a lid and traps moisture near the surface not allowing the air to mix leading to clouds (gloomy skies) and the potential of some fog given the right conditions.

In addition, some weak energy will move through the area during the afternoon of Christmas Eve, and with moisture present in the lower-levels of the atmosphere, some sprinkles or light drizzle will be possible as temperatures will be around the middle 30s. However, as temperatures cool off during the evening, can't completely rule out some light freezing drizzle. But, that'll be dependent on the temperatures and if enough energy is still present.

Christmas Day is looking mostly dry, however another system will pass through sometime Christmas evening into early Friday. Initially, temperatures look like they'll be above-freezing with rain as the main precipitation type, however if temperatures are slightly cooler or precipitation lingers longer, than wintry precipitation (freezing rain, sleet, snow) will be possible could cause some slippery travel.

So, stay updated on the forecast in the coming days if you're traveling.

9:01 a.m. | TUE. DEC. 23 | - *MILD THROUGH CHRISTMAS, MUCH COLDER LATE WEEKEND**Temperatures through Christmas won't be ...
12/23/2025

9:01 a.m. | TUE. DEC. 23 | - *MILD THROUGH CHRISTMAS, MUCH COLDER LATE WEEKEND**

Temperatures through Christmas won't be "warm" per se, but will be well above-average for late December. That is until the second half of the weekend when another round of very cold air plunges south into the region.

An upper-level high pressure ridge will gradually amplify and build across the central part of the country over the next few days. This will allow mild Pacific air to flow into the region leading to temperatures being around 10-15° above-average with daily highs in the middle or upper 30s from Christmas Eve day through Saturday when 40° will be attainable.

A cold front is expected to pass through sometime Saturday night dropping temperatures as it does. Highs on Sunday will only manage the middle teens. The cold will carry over into Monday of next week.

10:47 a.m. | MON. DEC. 22 | - **MILD CHRSTMAS WEEK WITH LOW-END PRECIPITATION CHANCES**An upper-level high pressure ridg...
12/22/2025

10:47 a.m. | MON. DEC. 22 | - **MILD CHRSTMAS WEEK WITH LOW-END PRECIPITATION CHANCES**

An upper-level high pressure ridge is expected to develop across the central part of the U.S. this week. It'll bring in some mild Pacific air and keep temperatures well above-average for late December.

High temperatures this week will generally be in the middle or upper 30s. Data recently has backed off a touch on the warmth as a warm front looks like it'll stay south of the area and more toward the I-80 corridor in central Iowa. However, our temperatures will still be more than 10° above-average for this time of year.

The front will try and lift back to the north as a system passes through the region on Christmas night. For now, some light rain will be possible as temperatures are expected to be above the freezing mark (32°F), however if temperatures are cooler than forecast, the precipitation type could be in question. Stay updated on the forecast for those traveling.

10:30 a.m. | MON. DEC. 22 | If you want cold.. well, it's across Alaska and into western Canada where temperatures are a...
12/22/2025

10:30 a.m. | MON. DEC. 22 |

If you want cold.. well, it's across Alaska and into western Canada where temperatures are as cold as -60° in the Yukon, Canada territory. Yikes! 🥶

9:59 a.m. | MON. DEC. 22 | - **WHITE CHRISTMAS PROBABILITY**The probability of having a "white" Christmas across Southea...
12/22/2025

9:59 a.m. | MON. DEC. 22 | - **WHITE CHRISTMAS PROBABILITY**

The probability of having a "white" Christmas across Southeast Minnesota and North Iowa is fairly good most years. Climatology says that 60-75% of the time there is at least ONE inch of snow on the ground or falling that day.

The late November snows left several of inches of snow cover across much of the area. With the first half of December being unseasonably cold, along with periodic light snow falls, a blanket of snow for Christmas morning looked liked a good bet.

However, the pattern has flipped in recent days as temperatures have been much more mild along with fewer systems. Therefore, considerable melting of the snow pack has occurred.

Temperatures will remain well above-average this week heading toward Christmas with more melting and no chance of additional snow.

As it looks this morning, the likelihood for a "white" Christmas is quickly diminishing except for those near and north of I-94 where they have a higher chances to keep at least an inch of snow around through Christmas morning. Otherwise, it's looking like a "brown" Christmas for the rest of us.

9:20 a.m. | MON. DEC. 22 | - **ROAD CONDITIONS UPDATE**The Minnesota Department of Transportation is still reporting som...
12/22/2025

9:20 a.m. | MON. DEC. 22 | - **ROAD CONDITIONS UPDATE**

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is still reporting some icy roadways across southern and southeastern Minnesota. However, now that we're in daylight and sunshine trying to squeeze through the clouds, temperatures will warm above the freezing mark (32°F) with conditions to quickly improve.

Traffic on Highway 63 near Zumbro Falls to Lake City remains slow as well as Highway 42 from Eyota to Kellogg. There are also some slowdowns along Highway 14 from Rochester to Owatonna and along Highway 56 from Dodge Center to Kenyon. It may take time for these secondary highways to improve.

4:40 a.m. | MON. DEC. 22 |A **WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY** is in effect for much of Southeast Minnesota until 8:00 a.m. Mon...
12/22/2025

4:40 a.m. | MON. DEC. 22 |

A **WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY** is in effect for much of Southeast Minnesota until 8:00 a.m. Monday.

A wintry mix of freezing rain and sleet is leading to icy roadways and surfaces so use extra caution and take your time if traveling.

FIRST DAY OF WINTER: The winter solstice is this morning at 9:03 a.m. CST. This is when the Northern Hemisphere is tilte...
12/21/2025

FIRST DAY OF WINTER: The winter solstice is this morning at 9:03 a.m. CST.

This is when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted farthest away from the Sun, resulting in the shortest day and longest night of the year. It the official beginning of astronomical winter.

Today the sun follows its lowest and shortest arc across the sky, with daylight hours at their minimum and shadows at their longest.

Although the solstice brings the peak of darkness, it also signals an important turning point. Tomorrow, daylight gradually increases as the Sun’s path slowly climbs higher in the sky.

3:55 p.m. | FRI. DEC. 19 | - **MILD WEATHER CHRISTMAS WEEK**The upper-air pattern will undergo some big changes coming u...
12/19/2025

3:55 p.m. | FRI. DEC. 19 | - **MILD WEATHER CHRISTMAS WEEK**

The upper-air pattern will undergo some big changes coming up next week as we head towards Christmas. This will be a complete reversal of how the first half of December was after repeated rounds of Arctic air and snow.

An upper-level high pressure ridge will develop and amplify over the central part of the country. This will allow mild Pacific air to flow into the region while pushing the storm track further north into the Northern Plains, northern Minnesota and far southern Canada.

Temperatures will respond by climbing well above-average for late December. Long-range weather models are in fairly good agreement of this taking shape. In fact, the GEFS (American) ensemble which consists of 30 individual members, shows nearly every one having a high temperature in the 40s - some 50s - on Christmas Day with a mean high temperature of 45°. Similarly, the EPS (European) ensemble which consists of 51 members, shows several members with high temperatures in the 40s - some 50s - on Christmas Day with a mean high temperature of 44°.

So, Christmas Day is looking like it'll be just the second day this month we'd register a high temperature over 40° and it could possibly be the warmest day of the month when it's all said and done.

11:40 a.m. | FRI. DEC. 19 | - **THURSDAY WIND GUSTS**The wind machine was howling on Thursday. Gusts of 50-60 mph were r...
12/19/2025

11:40 a.m. | FRI. DEC. 19 | - **THURSDAY WIND GUSTS**

The wind machine was howling on Thursday. Gusts of 50-60 mph were recorded at a few places including Rochester and Mason City. Gusts of 40-50 mph were common at several other locations. The combination of the gusty winds and snow showers led to blizzard conditions yesterday afternoon and evening.

9:05 a.m. | FRI. DEC. 19 | - **WEEKEND OUTLOOK**The weekend will bring some ups and down and one lone chance for precipi...
12/19/2025

9:05 a.m. | FRI. DEC. 19 | - **WEEKEND OUTLOOK**

The weekend will bring some ups and down and one lone chance for precipitation.

A cold front will pass through the region early on Saturday bringing the chance of light snow. This will be a quick-moving front with the chance for any snow mainly between 5:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. and especially for those near and north of I-90. There won't be much for accumulations.

Temperatures will push to near 30° around midday on Saturday and then start to fall into the 20s through the afternoon. Another front will slide through on Saturday evening, however no precipitation is expected, just a brief period of cloud cover. Behind this front, colder air will surge back into the area with temperatures falling into the lower single digits by Sunday morning. A light breeze will lead to wind chills in the teens below zero!

There will be plenty of sunshine on Sunday with temperatures fairly close to average for late December with daytime highs around the middle 20s.

6:07 p.m. | THU. DEC. 18 | - **ROAD CLOSURE**The Minnesota Department of Transportation has closed HWY 56 in both direct...
12/19/2025

6:07 p.m. | THU. DEC. 18 | - **ROAD CLOSURE**

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has closed HWY 56 in both directions between Dodge Center and Hayfield due to numerous crashes from the blizzard conditions.

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