A calm dawn greets Minneapolis and St. Paul today, but the still air hides a quiet change ahead. A colder breeze is beginning its slow descent across the Upper Midwest, carrying whispers of winter and the first real flirtation with snow. For now, skies remain mostly clear and temperatures hover near 45°F, but by Saturday, that mild spell begins to unravel.
Residents heading out for early weekend plans should prepare for a sharp drop in temperatures and a small but notable chance for light snow. The National Weather Service notes that the first flakes could appear Saturday morning, particularly north and west of the metro. Roads should remain mainly wet, but with brisk winds and mid-20s lows Saturday night, slick patches may form — especially on bridges and overpasses.
Sunday stays cold and bright, with highs in the lower 30s and a steady northwest wind gusting near 25 mph. It’ll feel like the season has finally turned. To be fair, no major storm looms yet, but models hint that this pattern — colder, drier, more northern — is here to stay into mid-November.
By early next week, highs rebound to the upper 30s and low 40s, giving residents a short window to wrap up outdoor chores before Thanksgiving prep begins. After all, the next Arctic front may not wait long — and the next flakes could be more than just a tease.
