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The first day of the new year brings above average temperatures for the entire state and light snow to northern Minnesota.

Temperatures bounce back above average on Wednesday, after the more seasonable temperatures Tuesday. This is helped in part by light winds from the south drawing in milder air. 

Highs will be in the 30s for most of the state. 

A weak area of low pressure skirting north of Minnesota will bring light snow to the northern part of the state starting by late Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon. Most of the snow totals should remain under 1 inch, with a couple of isolated reports possibly up to 2 or 3 inches.

Because temperatures will be mild and stay mild overnight Wednesday, there is a slight chance for light freezing rain to mix in. Be careful on the roads, especially Thursday morning. 

Outside of areas seeing snow, most of Minnesota will see some breaks of sunshine during the day Wednesday.

You can hear my live weather updates on MPR News at 7:48 a.m. Monday through Friday morning.

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Nicole Mitchell 

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The first day of the new year brings above average temperatures for the entire state and light snow to northern Minnesota.


Wednesday's forecast brings the return of mild temperatures and light snow.

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