"New Year's Eve Forecast: Snow and Wintry Mix with Brighter Weather for January 1st"

A winter weather advisory is in effect until midnight Saturday for eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, including the Twin Cities, due to a mix of freezing drizzle and light snow. Slippery road conditions are expected, and travelers are advised to exercise caution. Snowfall is expected to taper off by Sunday morning, with the Twin Cities area anticipating up to an inch of snow. Brighter weather is forecasted for New Year's Day with plenty of sunshine and highs in the lower 30s.