Minneapolis–St. Paul, Minnesota – Cold temperatures and periodic light snow are expected to affect the Twin Cities area through midweek, according to the National Weather Service.
A Hazardous Weather Outlook remains in place for portions of central and southern Minnesota, including the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro. Forecasters note that while winds are gradually decreasing, blowing and drifting snow remains possible at times, particularly in open areas.
As of early Tuesday morning, conditions at Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport showed overcast skies with a temperature near 7 degrees above zero Fahrenheit, or −14 degrees Celsius. Winds were light but enough to maintain bitter wind chill values during the overnight and early morning hours.
According to the National Weather Service forecast, snow is likely Tuesday morning before 11 a.m., with a 70 percent chance of precipitation. Additional snow accumulations are expected to be minor, generally less than one inch, but even light snowfall may create slick spots on untreated roads. Snow chances continue into Wednesday, with another 70 percent chance before skies begin to clear later in the day.
Daytime highs Tuesday are forecast near 31 degrees, followed by a colder night with lows around 15 degrees. Wednesday will see temperatures falling through the day, with highs near 20 degrees and overnight lows dropping to around −1 degree. Wind chill values will again dip below zero, especially overnight.
New Year’s Day is expected to be partly sunny but cold, with highs near 13 degrees. Cold conditions persist into Thursday night, with lows around 10 degrees, before a slight warming trend develops late in the week.
The prolonged cold and light snow may impact commuters, students, and outdoor workers, particularly during morning travel periods. Reduced visibility and icy patches remain possible where snow is blown across roadways.
