St. Paul, MN – The air over the Twin Cities feels still this morning — the kind of calm that hides a change in motion. The skies will clear later today, bringing bright sunshine and light winds, but by late week, Minnesota’s weather pattern takes a familiar November turn.
High pressure settles briefly across the Upper Midwest through Wednesday, keeping conditions dry and pleasant. Temperatures will top out in the mid-50s midweek, with mild breezes and mostly sunny skies — perfect for raking leaves or early travel plans before conditions shift.
By Thursday, a weak front slides southward, increasing clouds and nudging highs down to the low 50s. Showers may start to build Thursday night, especially west of the Twin Cities along I-94 and I-35. Early Friday, colder air filters in from the Dakotas, setting up a possible rain-to-snow changeover as temperatures dip toward the freezing mark.
Precipitation totals look light for now — less than a half inch of rain and only trace snow accumulation expected — but slick spots could develop north of the metro if temperatures drop faster than models anticipate.
The weekend clears gradually, with highs near 40°F Saturday and mid-30s by Sunday, signaling the first true taste of early winter across southern Minnesota. For now, residents can enjoy two more mild, quiet days before November reminds everyone why shovels and windshield scrapers never stay buried for long.
