Minnesota starts the morning under a dull winter sky.
Cold air lingers across the Twin Cities, and the chill is easy to feel.
Temperatures hover near 27 degrees early, with light south winds adding a bite. Sidewalks remain dry for now, but the gray clouds keep conditions feeling colder than the numbers suggest. Commuters should bundle up, especially at exposed transit stops.
As the day moves on, a gradual February thaw begins. Clouds hold through much of the afternoon, yet highs climb into the low 40s. That warming trend continues into Tuesday, when sunshine returns and temperatures reach the mid-30s. Snowpack softens during the afternoon, setting up refreeze concerns after sunset.
By Tuesday night, skies clear and colder air slips back in. Overnight lows drop near 20 degrees, allowing melted snow to harden again. Watch for slick spots on untreated roads and parking lots early Wednesday.
Wednesday brings brighter skies and calmer weather. Highs reach the mid-30s, offering a brief pause before the next system. Meteorologists are tracking a snow chance Thursday, with precipitation probabilities near 40 percent. While heavy snow is not guaranteed, even light accumulations could impact travel during the day.
Behind that system, temperatures remain seasonable. Highs hover near 40 degrees by Friday, reinforcing a broader warming signal across the Upper Midwest. Still, winter is far from finished, and snow chances linger into the weekend.
Looking into the 6–10 day outlook, above-normal temperatures continue to creep northward. A partial thaw is possible, though repeated melt-and-freeze cycles raise concerns for flash freezing after sunset.
5-Day Outlook – Minneapolis–St. Paul, MN
- Today: Cloudy, high 42
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 35
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 34
- Thursday: Chance of snow, high 39
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 41
