MINNEAPOLIS–ST. PAUL, Minn. – The first light of day spreads over quiet Twin Cities neighborhoods, cool and calm after a week of steady fall winds. A mix of thin clouds drifts in from the west, marking the start of a cooler, grayer stretch leading up to Halloween.
According to the National Weather Service in Chanhassen, mostly sunny skies will give way to thicker clouds by Thursday as temperatures ease back from the mid-50s to upper 40s. Winds turn northwest at 10 to 15 mph, carrying cooler air across southern Minnesota by late week. Residents heading to work or school should expect dry conditions for now, but damp changes are on the way.
By Friday, the Halloween setup turns seasonably chilly. Clouds dominate with highs near 47°F, and a few light sprinkles or passing showers may develop during the afternoon and evening. Trick-or-treaters will want an extra layer beneath costumes — temperatures will dip quickly into the upper 30s after sunset. While no wintry precipitation is expected, a brisk northwest breeze will make it feel closer to freezing by late night.
The weekend holds steady near 50°F with mostly cloudy skies Saturday and a slight chance for scattered rain by Sunday. Longer-range trends show another cool front early next week that could drop temperatures further — a reminder that November’s chill is already knocking on Minnesota’s door.
After all, early flurries across the upper Midwest are rarely far behind once November begins.
Five-Day Forecast for Minneapolis–St. Paul, MN:
Wed: 55/39 – Mostly sunny; light breeze, cool evening.
Thu: 50/37 – Increasing clouds; cooler north wind.
Fri: 47/35 – Mostly cloudy; chance of sprinkles for Halloween.
Sat: 47/34 – Cloudy; cool and dry.
Sun: 53/40 – Partly sunny; slight chance of light rain.
