Minneapolis, Minnesota – A short-lived stretch of warmer temperatures is expected across the Twin Cities region this week, following a brief chance of flurries overnight that may affect early-morning travel.
According to the National Weather Service Twin Cities, a slight chance of flurries continues tonight into early Wednesday, accompanied by increasing cloud cover. Overnight lows are forecast to fall between 0 and 10 degrees, which could allow for minor slick spots on untreated roadways during the morning commute.
Temperatures are expected to rebound Wednesday, with highs reaching 20 to 25 degrees. A more noticeable warmup arrives Thursday, when highs are forecast to climb into the mid-30s to mid-40s, well above early February averages. Forecasters note that some light snow is possible early Thursday across western Wisconsin, though accumulations are expected to remain under one inch.
Major travel corridors including Interstate 94, Interstate 35, and Interstate 494 may see changing conditions through the week, particularly during overnight and early-morning hours when temperatures fluctuate around freezing. While widespread impacts are not anticipated, drivers should remain alert for brief reductions in visibility during flurries and wet pavement during warmer periods.
By Friday, conditions turn breezy, with temperatures starting warm early in the day before falling into the 30 to 35 degree range by afternoon. Overnight lows heading into the weekend are forecast to drop back into the single digits to mid-teens, signaling a return to more typical winter conditions.
The National Weather Service emphasized that no significant winter storms are expected during this period, but rapidly changing temperatures can still create localized travel concerns.
Students, commuters, and early-shift workers traveling along I-94 and I-35 should plan for variable conditions, especially during early morning hours through midweek.
This forecast is based on guidance issued Tuesday afternoon and reflects expected conditions through Friday across the Twin Cities metro.
