Minnesota – Residents across the Twin Cities are waking up to a sharp weather shift as a cold front sweeps through the region, bringing falling temperatures and gusty north winds that will transform the morning’s damp pavement into a potential hazard. After a brief spring-like tease, the air has turned biting, and the mild 50s are quickly giving way to a colder reality that will settle in through the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, temperatures are expected to fall to approximately 47°F by 5 p.m. today. A 40% chance of rain persists before 11 a.m., followed by a window of light sprinkles until noon. As the moisture lingers, north winds between 10 to 15 mph will intensify, with gusts reaching as high as 25 mph, making it feel significantly colder for those on the midday commute.
The primary concern for local commuters on I-494 and I-35W shifts to the overnight hours. As skies clear tonight, the mercury will drop to a low of 27°F. This rapid cooling creates a high risk for “flash freezing,” where standing water from today’s rain can turn into invisible sheets of black ice. Drivers should remain alert for slick spots on bridges and overpasses through Friday morning.
Looking ahead, Friday brings a slight 20% chance of snow between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. before the sun breaks through. Despite the clearing skies, it will remain breezy with west-northwest winds gusting up to 30 mph and a high near 39°F. The weekend offers a rebound, with Saturday reaching 53°F and Sunday soaring to a balmy 68°F.
Five Day Forecast for Minneapolis, MN:
- Thursday: High 51°F, Low 27°F. Chance of rain then cloudy.
- Friday: High 39°F, Low 25°F. Slight chance of snow then sunny and breezy.
- Saturday: High 53°F, Low 38°F. Partly sunny.
- Sunday: High 68°F, Low 42°F. Mostly sunny.
- Monday: High 62°F, Low 42°F. Partly sunny.
