MINNESOTA — A cool gray dawn stretches across the Twin Cities this Wednesday, the kind that smells faintly of damp leaves and carries the edge of a coming season. The wind from the northwest bites gently, stirring fallen maple leaves along curbs and driveways — a clear sign that fall is in full stride across southern Minnesota.
For now, the region sits between systems, enjoying calm but brisk weather under mostly sunny skies. The National Weather Service in Chanhassen reports that temperatures will stay near 50°F today with gusts approaching 25 mph, giving the air a crisp, restless feel. Lows will dip near freezing by Thursday morning, especially in rural valleys where light frost is possible. Gardeners and growers should protect any remaining sensitive plants through the next two nights.
Thursday and Friday will feature steady sunshine and slightly lighter winds, with highs in the low to mid-50s. After that, the weather pattern starts to bend again. By Saturday, a shift in the jet stream brings southerly winds and a bump in temperatures, pushing highs into the low 60s — a welcome warmup before the next round of unsettled weather arrives.
Sunday and Monday may bring scattered showers, with models hinting at a more active setup heading into next week. While no snow is in the immediate picture, the region’s recent cold snaps are a gentle reminder: Minnesota’s first flurries could be only a pattern shift away.
Five-Day Outlook for Minneapolis–St. Paul, MN:
Wed: 50/34 – Partly sunny; brisk northwest wind.
Thu: 51/31 – Sunny; calm evening.
Fri: 56/41 – Sunny; mild breeze.
Sat: 61/49 – Mostly sunny; warmer.
Sun: 64/52 – Cloudy; slight rain chance late.
