Midwest Warm-Up Brings Rain With Freezing Rain Risk Jan 9–13
Midwest Warm-Up Brings Rain With Freezing Rain Risk Jan 9–13
US · Published Jan 5, 2026
A warm weather pattern will bring rain to the Midwest from January 9-13, with a risk of freezing rain in northern areas.
Northern Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, and parts of Ohio face the highest risk of ice, especially overnight.
Travelers should be alert to changing conditions and potential slick roads; check advisories before traveling.
Warm weather brings rain, freezing rain risk
A warm weather pattern is expected to move across the Midwest from January 9–13, bringing above-normal temperatures and periods of rain to the region. While the southern and central areas of the Midwest are expected to see mostly rain, the colder, northern locations may face the risk of freezing rain as temperatures hover around the freezing mark.
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