Minnesota greets the morning with a biting chill as pale sunshine rises over Minneapolis–St. Paul. Temperatures hover near 14 degrees at MSP Airport, and northwest winds push wind chills close to zero.
Side streets and untreated ramps may still be slick. If you’re commuting along I-94 or I-35W, watch for icy patches in shaded areas. Even light flurries can create brief slick spots when pavement temperatures stay cold.
Skies turn mostly sunny today with highs near 23 degrees. Winds ease slightly but keep the air sharp. Tonight drops to around 16 with mostly cloudy skies and a slight chance of light snow toward early morning. Any coating would be minor, but it could glaze colder surfaces.
A noticeable warmup builds late week. Thursday climbs to 42 under mostly sunny skies. Friday reaches 46 with sunshine and lighter winds. That late-week spring tease will soften snowpack and create daytime melting.
Be alert for flash freezing after sunset. Meltwater can refreeze quickly once temperatures fall back below freezing Friday night into the teens.
The weekend turns colder again. Saturday brings increasing clouds and a 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon, with highs near 21. Light accumulations are possible. Sunday rebounds slightly to 23 under partly sunny skies.
Early next week trends milder. Highs climb into the 30s Monday and near 39 by Tuesday, with another small snow chance in the extended outlook. Longer-range signals into early March favor gradual moderation across the Upper Midwest.
Five Day Outlook for Minneapolis–St. Paul, Minnesota:
Today: Mostly sunny, high 23°.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 42°.
Friday: Mostly sunny, high 46°.
Saturday: Chance of snow, high 21°.
Sunday: Partly sunny, high 23°.
