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Weather Alert: Central Minnesota Braces for Rain and Ice

1/6/2026

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A Weather Impact Alert is in effect for central Minnesota from Monday evening through Tuesday morning.
The alert covers areas from Willmar, Minnesota, to Menomonie, Wisconsin.
The highest chance of precipitation is between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
The Twin Cities saw the wettest January 6 on record, with Cottage Grove totals reaching 0.75 inches.
Temperatures fall into the 20s Tuesday night, risking slippery conditions for Wednesday's commute.

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A Weather Impact Alert is in effect for central Minnesota from Monday evening through Tuesday morning.
The alert covers areas from Willmar, Minnesota, to Menomonie, Wisconsin.
The highest chance of precipitation is between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
The Twin Cities saw the wettest January 6 on record, with Cottage Grove totals reaching 0.75 inches.
Temperatures fall into the 20s Tuesday night, risking slippery conditions for Wednesday's commute.