Winter Storm possible in the southern Plains late this week; A few chances of light snow in the Northland

5:48 PM Monday, January 6, 2025

• Winter continues with overnight temperatures of around 5 above to 10 below zero in northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin tonight and again Tuesday night.
• A few chances for light snow in the forecast late week and this weekend.
• Significant winter storm possible in parts of the southern Plains late in the week.

Much of region continues to experience significantly below-normal snowfall this season, with anomalies ranging from approximately 8 inches to over 30 inches below normal through January 5.

The exception to this continues to be Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, which has already received nearly 100 inches of snow for the season, over 40 inches above normal as of January 5.

Bitter cold air continues north of Minnesota today, although the coldest temperatures have shifted farther east toward Hudson Bay, Canada, where temperatures are in the -20s and -30. However, this type of cold will not affect the Northland this week.

Another winter storm is forecasted to occur later this week, but it will be farther south than the one from the past few days.

The southern Plains, including central and northern Texas, much of Oklahoma, and Arkansas, as well as areas to the east, could experience snow and icy precipitation, with significant snow accumulation possible.

Euro model simulated radar valid 6 AM CT Thursday to 6 PM Friday.

Blue – Snow
Pink – Wintry Mix
Green – Rain

The European model continues to indicate the potential for snow accumulations of 6 inches or more from Thursday to Friday, primarily affecting north Texas, southern and eastern Oklahoma, as well as western, central, and southern Arkansas.