Minneapolis, MN – The city woke under a dim gray sky this morning, the air sharp and still at 8°F — the kind that stings the fingertips before sunrise. But a new round of snow and hazardous travel could quickly shift the scene across the Twin Cities by Tuesday afternoon as another winter system slides through southern Minnesota.
According to the National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen, light snow will linger through early Monday before more significant precipitation arrives Tuesday into Wednesday. Snow begins in western and southern Minnesota during the afternoon and spreads northeast by evening. 1–3 inches of accumulation are likely across much of the metro, with gusty winds up to 35 mph creating blowing snow and reduced visibility.
Travelers along I-35, I-94, and Highway 52 should expect slick conditions and slower commutes Tuesday night through early Wednesday. Temperatures will hover in the 20s, with wind chills near or below zero during morning hours. Meteorologists warn that even light accumulation could freeze rapidly on untreated surfaces, producing black ice in shaded areas and rural roads.
By Wednesday night, bitter cold returns — lows near 2°F and daytime highs barely reaching the mid-teens. Another clipper system may follow Thursday into Friday, bringing additional light snow and a reinforcing shot of Arctic air that keeps highs in the teens to low 20s into the weekend.
This stretch marks the first extended freeze of December for Minnesota, signaling that true winter has arrived. Keep shovels handy, dress in layers, and plan extra travel time through midweek.
