Minneapolis, Minnesota – Drivers across the Twin Cities face reduced visibility and icy roadways within the next few hours as freezing fog settles in before the Thursday morning commute, creating slick conditions on bridges and untreated roads.
According to the National Weather Service Twin Cities, visibility could drop to 1 mile or less through 9 a.m. Thursday, especially in areas where winds go calm and skies partially clear. Forecasters warn that moisture from melting snowpack is refreezing on contact, increasing the risk of black ice on elevated surfaces like I-94, I-35W, and Highway 36 overpasses.
The hazard stretches across Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, and Anoka counties, where early commuters may encounter sudden slick spots. MnDOT crews are monitoring conditions, but patchy ice may develop faster than treatment can keep up. Officials urge drivers to slow down, use low-beam headlights, and leave extra following distance.
This pattern continues into Friday morning, with repeated fog development as temperatures climb into the 50s and 60s during the day, accelerating snowmelt but refreezing overnight.
Quiet, warmer conditions hold into the weekend, though morning fog may persist through Saturday. Additional advisories could be issued if visibility drops further during peak travel times.
Five Day Forecast for Minneapolis, Minnesota
Thursday: Morning fog, then partly cloudy, high 45–55°F, low 32–42°F
Friday: Morning fog, partly cloudy, high 55–65°F, low 34–42°F
Saturday: Morning fog, mostly cloudy, high 65–75°F, low 30–40°F
Sunday: Partly cloudy, high 38–45°F, low 20–25°F
