Minnesota wakes to gray skies and steady flakes drifting across Minneapolis–St. Paul as late-winter snow spreads east.
Temperatures sit near 19 degrees at MSP Airport. North winds near 10 mph add a biting edge. Snow is expected mainly between mid-morning and late afternoon. Around 1 to 2 inches may accumulate across much of the metro.
A narrow band could drop higher totals west of the Twin Cities. Some areas may approach 6 inches in that stripe. Roads along I-94, I-35W, and Highway 169 could turn slick quickly. Plan extra time through the afternoon commute.
Snow tapers from west to east by evening. Skies gradually clear tonight as lows fall near 4 degrees. Any untreated pavement may refreeze. This is prime flash-freeze season. Wet spots can harden into black ice after sunset.
March begins Sunday with sunshine but a cold snap. Highs reach only 23 degrees. Sunday night drops to 13 under partly cloudy skies.
A warming trend follows. Monday climbs to 37 with increasing clouds. Another 50 percent chance of snow arrives Monday night, with light accumulations possible. Tuesday brings a slight rain-snow mix before mostly cloudy skies and a high near 42.
By Wednesday, highs rebound to 46 with mostly sunny conditions. Longer-range outlooks hint at above-normal temperatures heading deeper into early March, signaling gradual spring warmth after this snowy start.
Five-Day Outlook for Minneapolis–St. Paul, Minnesota:
Today: Snow likely, high 20.
Sunday: Sunny, high 23.
Monday: Increasing clouds, high 37.
Tuesday: Slight rain/snow chance, high 42.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 46.
