Minnesota wakes up under a clear, brittle sky as temperatures sit near 23 degrees across Minneapolis–St. Paul. The air feels sharp, and every breath carries that familiar February bite.
Calm winds keep conditions quiet, but sidewalks and untreated roads remain icy from refreeze. Watch for slick patches on I-94, I-35W, and neighborhood side streets during the early commute. Even without fresh snow, flash freezing can surprise drivers this time of year.
Sunshine takes control today and pushes highs to 37 degrees. That is still below average, but it feels milder compared to the early chill. Skies stay mostly clear tonight, with lows dipping to 26.
A steady warming trend builds into Thursday and Friday. Highs reach 43 Thursday and 46 Friday under mostly sunny skies. Snow is not in the immediate outlook, and no wintry mix is expected through the end of the workweek.
Valentine’s Weekend brings a noticeable thaw. Saturday climbs to 50 degrees with mostly sunny skies. Snowpack will soften during the afternoon, and some melting is likely. By Saturday night, temperatures slip to 33, so any standing water could refreeze. Stay alert for icy patches late.
Sunday stays mild near 49 with filtered sunshine. Early next week trends even warmer. Highs approach the lower 50s Monday and mid-50s Tuesday, with a 30 percent chance of rain by Tuesday. Longer-range signals point to above-normal temperatures across Minnesota in the 6–10 day outlook, reinforcing this late-winter thaw.
Five Day Outlook for Minneapolis–St. Paul, Minnesota:
Today: Sunny, high 37°F.
Tonight: Increasing clouds late, low 26°F.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 43°F.
Friday: Sunny, high 46°F.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 50°F.
