Minnesota starts the day with a sharp chill hanging in the air, where damp grass glistens and car windshields hint at overnight cooling. The cold lingers just long enough to raise concern before a quick daytime rebound.
According to the National Weather Service, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Bloomington, and Eagan are seeing temperatures fall into the upper 20s to mid-30s by early morning, creating frost concerns for sensitive vegetation. The most critical window runs through 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., when frost can form quickly in low-lying areas and sheltered neighborhoods.
This is part of a broader pattern pushing much-below-average temperatures across the Midwest and eastern U.S., delaying steady spring warmth.
The biggest impact targets gardens and early-season plants. Frost can damage or kill tender vegetation if left uncovered. Cold air settles fastest in low spots, especially near parks, river valleys, and suburban edges.
Road impacts remain limited but noticeable. Drivers along I-94, I-35W, and Highway 62 may encounter brief slick spots on bridges and shaded roads where moisture and cold combine. While widespread ice is not expected, isolated patches can still slow the early commute.
Conditions improve quickly by midday as sunshine returns and temperatures climb into the mid-50s. That rapid warm-up reduces frost risk but highlights the sharp spring temperature swings.
Another frost risk develops early Saturday before 8 a.m., followed by a steady warming trend. Highs rise into the mid-60s Saturday, upper 60s Sunday, and mid-60s Monday with increasing clouds and scattered shower chances.
Looking ahead into next week, temperatures hold near seasonal levels before trending warmer late week, signaling a more stable spring pattern.
Protect plants through mid-morning and watch for isolated slick spots on bridges and shaded roads during the early commute.
