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Rising overnight temperatures with warm south wind

Clipper system brings wintry mix late Sunday night

Wintry mix possible
Wintry mix possible
National Weather Service

Warmer air will lead to rising temperatures overnight, with south winds ranging from 5 to 10 mph. A wintry mix is possible late Sunday night as a clipper system moves in. Expect a mild week ahead for the holiday.

Rising overnight temperatures

Surface high pressure over the Great Lakes will bring southerly winds, pushing warmer air northward.

Surface analysis
Surface analysis
NOAA

Saturday night, temperatures in central and southern Minnesota are expected to rise a few degrees overnight. Meanwhile, northern Minnesota may see temperatures drop slightly into the upper single digits and low teens.

Lows for Saturday night
Lows for Saturday night
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Temperatures will rebound into the lower 30s on Sunday, with southerly winds continuing.

Highs for Sunday.
Highs for Sunday.
NOAA

Forecast models are indicating a wintry mix for Sunday night into Monday as a low-pressure system moves through the state, bringing light precipitation that will taper off by early Monday. Snow and ice accumulations remain on the lighter side.

Possible snow accumulation
Possible snow accumulation
NOAA
Possible ice accumulations
Possible ice accumulations
NOAA

After the clipper system passes, warmer temperatures will persist, with highs in the 30s throughout the week of Christmas. Travel conditions in the Upper Midwest look favorable, with no major systems expected.