Winter Weather Advisory

Locations Affected

Eau Claire, WI ∙ Blaine, MN ∙ Saint Cloud, MN ∙ Coon Rapids, MN ∙ Woodbury, MN ∙ Clear Lake, WI ∙ Cameron, WI ∙ Jim Falls, WI ∙ Stanley, WI ∙ Todd Field Airport, MN

Headline

...FREEZING DRIZZLE WILL RESULT IN SLICK TRAVEL CONDITIONS TONIGHT...
.No major changes to the forecast as we are around an hour away from the start of the Advisory, with the best chance for minor ice accumulations from freezing drizzle generally north of I-94. Temperature observations show near 30 temperatures within the Advisory with 32-35 degrees a bit farther to the south which should result in only drizzle and wet roadways where temperatures are warm enough.
Slick roadways are likely in areas that remain below freezing with a glaze to up to a tenth of an inch of icing possible from freezing drizzle from this evening through early Friday. Conditions will improve by around 6am Friday as temperatures warm enough to begin to melt any ice, with temperatures generally above freezing throughout the day.

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 158 PM CST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...FREEZING DRIZZLE WILL RESULT IN SLICK TRAVEL CONDITIONS TONIGHT... .No major changes to the forecast as we are around an hour away from the start of the Advisory, with the best chance for minor ice accumulations from freezing drizzle generally north of I-94. Temperature observations show near 30 temperatures within the Advisory with 32-35 degrees a bit farther to the south which should result in only drizzle and wet roadways where temperatures are warm enough. Slick roadways are likely in areas that remain below freezing with a glaze to up to a tenth of an inch of icing possible from freezing drizzle from this evening through early Friday. Conditions will improve by around 6am Friday as temperatures warm enough to begin to melt any ice, with temperatures generally above freezing throughout the day. ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Freezing drizzle expected. Total ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, and Washington Counties. In Wisconsin, Barron, Polk, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. In Minnesota, call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.

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