Minneapolis, MN – The Twin Cities woke up under a steel-gray sky and biting 7°F chill as winter tightens its grip across the Upper Midwest. Breath turns to frost instantly, and the still air carries a sharp sting as light snow chances return late Tuesday, signaling the true start of December cold.
According to the National Weather Service in Chanhassen, a clipper system moving from the Dakotas will brush through Tuesday night, bringing a 30% chance of snow and a light coating — likely less than half an inch. While accumulations stay minor, slick spots and refreezing could slow travel on I-35, I-94, and local routes by Wednesday morning.
Highs through the week will struggle to reach the 20s, with wind chills dropping near -10°F early Wednesday. Skies clear midweek but temperatures remain frigid, keeping roads icy in shaded areas and untreated parking lots.
Thursday and Friday stay mostly dry, with highs near 14°F to 27°F, before another weak system reintroduces snow chances Friday night into Saturday.
Residents should bundle up and check antifreeze levels as the region settles into a deep winter pattern. Even a light breeze feels cutting in this Arctic air mass — the kind that bites exposed skin within minutes.
