This winter is giving Minnesotans the worst of both worlds: frigid air without the fluff. Why it matters: At roughly the halfway point of meteorological winter, recreation options in the Twin Cities have been limited for the second year in a row.

Snow will turn into sleet and freezing rain along parts of the Southeast, as well as southern Arkansas, the weather service reported. Forecasters warn that icy conditions, between a tenth and a quarter inch of ice, will make travel dangerous for many. Power outages and downed branches are also a concern.