Minnesota wakes to crisp air, clear skies, and a quiet but telling hint of early winter as light wind moves across the Twin Cities. Pavement feels cold underfoot, and the season’s shift becomes more noticeable each morning. Thanksgiving travel begins its steady climb today, and residents should keep an eye on developing patterns that could influence early-week plans.
Temperatures stay cool through this morning, then rise into the mid-40s under full sun. Travel conditions stay smooth through Sunday, but models hint at a “Winter Tease” early next week as colder air pushes in. Anyone planning long drives Monday night or Tuesday should stay weather-aware; a snow chance appears on the board with a possible rain-to-snow changeover Tuesday morning. No accumulation is confirmed, but early transition seasons often deliver surprises.
For now, skies hold steady. Sunshine dominates today and Saturday, with Saturday reaching the low 50s before another cool, calm night settles in. Winds remain light and manageable, offering a good window for last-chance leaf cleanup or outdoor decorating before Thanksgiving week turns colder.
Sunday stays sunny and comfortable, but the breeze shifts from the southwest to the south—an early sign of the pattern change arriving Monday. Rain returns Monday afternoon, followed by a stronger push of cold air that could convert lingering moisture to light snow Tuesday. The system looks quick, but timing could affect morning commuters and those starting holiday travel early.
Looking ahead to Thanksgiving, temperatures stay seasonably cold with blustery northwest wind, but conditions appear dry for now. Still, with national models signaling potential heavy snow in parts of the central and eastern U.S. between November 25 and December 3, travelers should check updates often. Winter’s first real shake-up may not be far behind.
