Minnesota — A gray, still morning drapes across the Twin Cities, but don’t let the calm fool you. The weather pendulum is swinging, and this early taste of mild November air will soon give way to rain, gusty winds, and a possible snow mix by Tuesday — just in time for Thanksgiving travel to ramp up.
Through Sunday, skies stay mostly clear and temperatures climb into the mid-50s — unseasonably mild for mid-November. But by late Monday, a new low-pressure system slides across the Upper Midwest, pulling cold northern air into Minnesota and setting up the region’s first real winter tease of the season.
The National Weather Service Twin Cities reports a 70% chance of rain Monday night, transitioning to a rain-snow mix Tuesday as temperatures drop near freezing. Slick spots could develop on bridges and untreated roads, especially for early commuters along I-35, I-94, and Highway 52.
Behind the system, brisk northwest winds bring highs in the 30s by midweek — a reminder that winter isn’t far behind. Looking ahead, national models suggest a major cold front sweeping east from the Rockies on Thanksgiving Day, with the potential for heavy snow across the northern U.S. and below-normal temperatures reaching deep into the Midwest and Gulf States.
Five-Day Outlook (Minneapolis–St. Paul, MN):
- Today: Mostly sunny, high 55°F.
- Sunday: Sunny, high 55°F.
- Monday: Rain likely, high 52°F.
- Tuesday: Rain/snow mix, high 45°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high 30°F.
