Brandon Marshall - ABC 6 Meteorologist

Brandon Marshall - ABC 6 Meteorologist Weekday Morning and Daytime Meteorologist for ABC 6 (KAAL-TV) in Rochester, Minnesota.

11:10 a.m. | FRI. JAN 23 | - **FRIDAY MORNING WIND CHILLS**Arctic air and a breezy wind were enough for dangerously cold...
01/23/2026

11:10 a.m. | FRI. JAN 23 | - **FRIDAY MORNING WIND CHILLS**

Arctic air and a breezy wind were enough for dangerously cold wind chills to develop as expected across Southeast Minnesota and North Iowa early on Friday morning.

Several reports from across the region had wind chills in the -40° to -50° range. BRRR! 🥶

9:45 a.m. | FRI. JAN. 23 | - **WINTRY WEEKEND ACROSS THE U.S.**Millions of people are feeling the wintry weather today a...
01/23/2026

9:45 a.m. | FRI. JAN. 23 | - **WINTRY WEEKEND ACROSS THE U.S.**

Millions of people are feeling the wintry weather today and this weekend from extreme cold to a major winter storm that will bring heavy snow, ice and cold the southern, central and eastern part of the country. Places that typically don't see a lot of snow or very cold temperatures will experience one or both.

Numerous watches, warnings and advisories span several states from the Rocky Mountains to the east coast.

10:28 a.m. | WED. JAN. 21 | - **BLIZZARD CONDITIONS**The National Weather Service has upgraded several counties in south...
01/21/2026

10:28 a.m. | WED. JAN. 21 | - **BLIZZARD CONDITIONS**

The National Weather Service has upgraded several counties in south-central Minnesota and north Iowa to a **BLIZZARD WARNING**!

There won't be much snow - generally around 1" to 2" - but the strong winds will whip up the fluffy snow leading to whiteout and blizzard conditions especially in the open and rural areas. Hazardous travel is likely.

10:13 a.m. | WED. JAN. 21 | - **EXTREME AND DANGEROUS COLD FRIDAY AND SATURDAY**Arctic air is expected to descend south ...
01/21/2026

10:13 a.m. | WED. JAN. 21 | - **EXTREME AND DANGEROUS COLD FRIDAY AND SATURDAY**

Arctic air is expected to descend south into the region beginning late Thursday night and extend its stay through Saturday.

An **EXTREME COLD WATCH** is in effect for the entire area beginning Thursday evening and lasting until midday Saturday. This will likely get upgraded to a warning as the event approaches.

Dangerously cold wind chills of -40° to -45° will be likely across much of Southeast Minnesota and North Iowa early on Friday morning. I would think many schools in the local area will cancel, but that is up to each district. We have no say in those decisions despite what some might think.

The cold will linger into Saturday morning when wind chills will be in the range of -25° to -35°.

If you have to venture outdoors, limit your time and wear multiple layers from head to toe covering as much skin as possible. Frostbite can develop in under 10 minutes in these extreme conditions.

9:45 a.m. | WED. JAN. 21 | - **GUSTY WINDS, LIGHT SNOW WEDNESDAY**Light snow showers are likely through the day with mos...
01/21/2026

9:45 a.m. | WED. JAN. 21 | - **GUSTY WINDS, LIGHT SNOW WEDNESDAY**

Light snow showers are likely through the day with most communities in Southeast Minnesota and North Iowa seeing around 1.0" or less of fluffy accumulation (localized 2" possible) which is enough to lead to slippery roads and surfaces.

The wind will ramp up by late afternoon and evening with gusts of 40 to 50 mph! This will lead to areas of blowing snow and ongoing slick travel especially in open and rural areas.

A **WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY** is in effect for North Iowa and southwest-south Minnesota until late this evening for the combination of light snow and gusty winds.

10:29 a.m. | TUE. JAN 20 | - **SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM ACROSS THE PLAINS AND MID-ATLANTIC STATES THIS WEEK**A major, hi...
01/20/2026

10:29 a.m. | TUE. JAN 20 | - **SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM ACROSS THE PLAINS AND MID-ATLANTIC STATES THIS WEEK**

A major, high-impact storm system is set to bring heavy snow and ice across the south-central Plains and Mid-Atlantic states in the Friday to Sunday timeframe.

An Arctic cold front will pass through our area Thursday night bringing the coldest air of the season locally. That front will continue to slide south into the south-central part of the country and separate the cold air north from the mild air south.

Gulf moisture will surge north and override the front with heavy precipitation developing. Wherever the front stalls out, precipitation near and north will be mainly snow, including some heavy, where a foot or more will be possible in some locations. Also, near and south of the front where temperatures will be near the freezing mark, a broad swath of freezing rain and sleet is likely which will lead to hazardous travel, power outages and tree damage.

This is expected to cover several states and impact millions of people!

9:12 a.m. | TUE. JAN. 20 | - **ANOTHER ROUND OF SNOW WEDNESDAY**Another quick-moving system will bring light snow to the...
01/20/2026

9:12 a.m. | TUE. JAN. 20 | - **ANOTHER ROUND OF SNOW WEDNESDAY**

Another quick-moving system will bring light snow to the region on Wednesday with some additional minor accumulations looking likely.

Snow will likely begin around midday and last until the middle evening hours and could impact the evening commute.

An additional one inch to possibly two inches are possible raising the combined total from Tuesday's snow event to 2" to 4" across much of Southeast Minnesota and North Iowa (locally higher amounts possible in North and Northeast Iowa) with lighter amounts of 1" to 2" northeast toward the MIssissippi River into west-central Wisconsin.

8:48 a.m. | TUE. JAN. 20 | - **SNOW LIKELY TUESDAY NIGHT**A quick-moving system will pass through the region Tuesday nig...
01/20/2026

8:48 a.m. | TUE. JAN. 20 | - **SNOW LIKELY TUESDAY NIGHT**

A quick-moving system will pass through the region Tuesday night leading to snow across much of the area with some slippery travel certainly possible.

The bulk of Tuesday will be quiet with sunshine in the morning replaced by clouds during the afternoon. Snow will likely develop around or after 5:00 p.m. for areas near/west of I-35 and then spread southeast through the evening before ending by or around midnight.

Snow accumulations for most in Southeast Minnesota will be around 1" to 2" with higher amounts of 2" to 4" possible across portions of North and Easten Iowa and where **WINTER WEATHER ADVISORIES** are in place begining Tuesday afternoon and lasting until early Wednesday.

10:20 a.m. | MON. JAN. 19 | - **MORE ARCTIC AIR LATE WEEK**If you think it's cold now, just wait until later this week a...
01/19/2026

10:20 a.m. | MON. JAN. 19 | - **MORE ARCTIC AIR LATE WEEK**

If you think it's cold now, just wait until later this week as it's going to get even colder! 🥶

Another lobe of Arctic air will surge south into the Upper Midwest begining Thursday night into Friday morning sending wind chills to near -40°!!! YIKES!

In fact, we'll likely be in a prolonged period of bittery cold temperatures as they will fall below zero on Friday morning and likely not climb above zero until sometime on Sunday afternoon.

Winter is back with a vengeance!

9:40 a.m. | MON. JAN. 19 | - **MORE SNOW TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY**A couple of clipper systems will sling their way across th...
01/19/2026

9:40 a.m. | MON. JAN. 19 | - **MORE SNOW TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY**

A couple of clipper systems will sling their way across the region on Tuesday and Wednesday leading to more snow.

The first will arrive by late afternoon or early evening on Tuesday and should be out of the area around midnight into early Wednesday morning. Timing looks to be in the 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. window (give or take an hour). Fluffy snow accumulations of 1" to 2" is looking likely.

The other will come through starting around midday on Wednesday and last until midevening. An addiitonal 1" or 2" is possible bringing the total two-day event to around 2" to 4".

The wind on Wednesday will whip up the fluffy nature of the snow with gusts up to 30 mph at times which will cause some lower visibility and blowing snow in open/rural areas no doubt leading to slippery spots.

A picturesque sun dog on full display this morning. This is caused by sunlight refracting (or bending) through ice cryst...
01/19/2026

A picturesque sun dog on full display this morning. This is caused by sunlight refracting (or bending) through ice crystals in high cirrus clouds.

10:10 a.m. | SUN. JAN. 18 A **COLD WEATHER ADVISORY** is in effect for all of Southeast Minnesota and North Iowa from Su...
01/18/2026

10:10 a.m. | SUN. JAN. 18

A **COLD WEATHER ADVISORY** is in effect for all of Southeast Minnesota and North Iowa from Sunday evening through Monday morning.

Dangerously cold wind chills may drop to -35° during this period with frostbite likely to develop in under 10 minutes on any exposed skin. Cover and bundle up!

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