Freezing drizzle possible on Christmas in Minnesota

Christmas day will feature mild temperatures with some precipitation possible closer to the evening.

There will be a NEXT Drive Alert this afternoon beginning at 3:00 p.m. all the way through 6:00 a.m. Friday morning.

Untreated roads could get slick if temperatures are at or below freezing.

As you'll note in the graphic below, areas north of I-94 are at the greatest risk for freezing drizzle.

The drizzle looks to wrap up before sunrise Friday, but dense fog and freezing fog is a possibility early Friday morning as well.  

If you're hitting the roads, make sure your fog lights are working.

Friday and Saturday temperatures will warm up to the 40s.

Cooler weather will come on Sunday, with temperatures dropping into the single digits to start next week. Windchills will make those temperatures feel even chillier, with gusts up to 40mph on Sunday.

If you're looking for some good news, there is a warmup expected later next week. You can expect a mix of sun and clouds with no major storms to end 2025. Make sure to enjoy those seasonable temperatures!