Minnesota wakes to a white blur this Monday morning as wind-driven snow sweeps across the Twin Cities. Streetlights glow through swirling flakes, drifts creep back onto cleared roads, and the cold bites fast.
A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for Minneapolis–St. Paul and much of central and eastern Minnesota through mid-morning. As of early Monday, temperatures sit near 14 degrees, but strong northwest winds push wind chills below zero. Light to moderate snow continues, adding 1 to 3 more inches on top of what already fell Sunday.
Blowing snow remains the biggest concern. Gusts near 40 mph sharply reduce visibility, especially in open areas and along I-94, I-35, and Highway 52. Travel is strongly discouraged where blizzard conditions persist. Even treated roads refreeze quickly, creating slick, deceptive stretches.
Conditions slowly improve later this morning as snowfall tapers. Winds remain brisk through midday, keeping travel difficult. Plan extra time if you must be out, and carry winter safety gear in case of delays.
Monday night turns bitter again, with lows near 3 degrees. A brief lull arrives Tuesday with partial sunshine and highs near 31, though another round of light snow is possible Tuesday night. Wednesday brings another chance of snow as temperatures hover in the teens before slowly moderating.
Looking ahead, New Year’s Eve stays cold but calmer, while New Year’s Day 2026 trends brighter and quieter for travel and celebrations. Still, repeated snow and cold mean black ice remains a threat through the end of the year.
Five-Day Outlook for Minneapolis–St. Paul, Minnesota
- Monday: Snow ending, blowing snow, high 12
- Tuesday: Partly cloudy, high 31
- Wednesday: Chance of snow, high 17
- New Year’s Day: Mostly sunny, cold, high 9
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, high 14
