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Minnesota-Wisconsin Weather Oct. 24-28: Cold Front Brings 40s, Wet Days
Minneapolis, MN — Residents across Minnesota and western Wisconsin should prepare for a dramatic weather change beginning Saturday, Oct. 24, as a cold front brings scattered rain showers, gusty condit
By Erin Vale · 2026-10-24T11:36:30.448Z
Minneapolis, MN — Residents across Minnesota and western Wisconsin should prepare for a dramatic weather change beginning Saturday, Oct. 24, as a cold front brings scattered rain showers, gusty conditions and a sharp temperature drop that could send afternoon highs from the 70s into the 40s by Monday.
According to the National Weather Service Twin Cities office, Saturday will be the final warm day before much cooler air arrives Sunday. Additional rainfall is expected across much of the forecast area Monday into Tuesday.
Saturday Brings One Last Warm Day Saturday, Oct. 24, will feature warm and breezy conditions, with afternoon highs ranging from 65 to 75 degrees.
Scattered rain showers are expected later in the day as a cold front moves across the region.
Overnight temperatures will fall between 35 and 45 degrees, signaling the arrival of colder air.
Temperatures Plunge Sunday and Monday Sunday, Oct. 25, will feel considerably cooler, with cloudy skies, isolated showers and afternoon highs ranging from 50 to 60 degrees.
Sunday night lows are expected between 35 and 45 degrees.
By Monday, Oct. 26, temperatures could fall even further, with highs reaching only 45 to 50 degrees across the region.
That represents a potential 30 degree difference between Saturday's warmest conditions and Monday's coolest afternoon temperatures.
Monday night lows could fall between 30 and 40 degrees, bringing near freezing conditions to some communities.
Rain Returns Monday Through Wednesday Rain is likely Monday, with additional scattered showers expected Tuesday, Oct. 27.
Tuesday highs will range from 50 to 60 degrees, while overnight lows remain between 40 and 50 degrees.
Wednesday, Oct. 28, could bring lingering morning showers before temperatures recover into the middle 50s to middle 60s.
Residents across Minneapolis, St. Paul, Hennepin County and surrounding communities should prepare for cooler, wetter conditions during the early workweek.
Drivers should allow additional travel time during periods of rain, while residents may need warmer clothing as temperatures fall.