Minneapolis, Minnesota – Minnesota moves into the Feb 5–9 period under a cold but relatively quiet weather pattern, with temperatures running below normal and only limited chances for snow or rain. While the absence of major storms may ease travel concerns, the persistence of the cold will remain the primary impact across much of the state.
According to the National Weather Service and NOAA outlooks, colder-than-average air continues to hold across the Upper Midwest even as above-normal temperatures expand across much of the western and southwestern U.S. The broader pattern keeps Minnesota on the colder side of the temperature gradient, while storm systems remain displaced enough to limit widespread precipitation.
In Minneapolis, St. Paul, and surrounding Twin Cities suburbs, daytime highs are expected to stay below seasonal averages, with overnight lows frequently dropping into the single digits and teens. Northern Minnesota will see the coldest conditions, while southern counties may moderate slightly at times but still trend below normal overall. Snow chances remain minimal, with only occasional flurries possible and no significant accumulation expected during the stretch.
The ongoing cold follows recent weeks in which nearly 100 temperature-related deaths have been reported across southern states, underscoring the dangers of prolonged exposure nationwide. Minnesota officials urge residents to dress in layers, limit time outdoors during the coldest periods, and check on vulnerable neighbors.
The cold, mostly dry pattern is expected to persist through the period, with any meaningful shift toward warmer or more active weather unlikely until after the stretch ends.
