Minneapolis, Minnesota – A noticeable late-winter warm-up is lining up across Minnesota, bringing a stretch of above-normal temperatures that should ease travel concerns and provide a brief break from midwinter cold. While it will not feel like spring everywhere, the shift marks a clear change from recent Arctic air.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, the Feb. 9–15 outlook favors above-normal temperatures across much of Minnesota, especially central and southern sections. Confidence is strongest across the Upper Midwest, placing large portions of the state in a likely-above-normal temperature range through mid-February.
In the Twin Cities metro, including Minneapolis and St. Paul, daytime highs are expected to trend into the upper 20s and 30s, helping reduce daytime ice issues and making commutes more manageable. Southern Minnesota, including Rochester, Mankato, and Albert Lea, could see the most noticeable warmth, with several afternoons running well above typical February averages.
Northern Minnesota, including Duluth and the Iron Range, warms more gradually but still trends milder than recent weeks, limiting extreme cold exposure.
Despite the temperature rebound, the pattern remains dry. No organized snow or rain systems are evident during this period, keeping roads quieter but offering little new moisture.
Overnight refreezing remains a concern, especially on untreated surfaces. Updated outlooks will determine whether this milder pattern holds or if colder air returns later in February.
