Minnesota wakes up to a sharp February chill as pale sunlight stretches across the Mississippi River. Temperatures sit near 29 degrees at MSP, with a wind chill closer to the lower 20s. The air feels brisk but manageable for the morning commute.
Skies turn mostly sunny with highs climbing to 52 degrees. That’s a noticeable thaw compared to recent cold snaps. Roads along I-94 and I-35W remain dry through midday. Patchy fog early fades quickly.
Tonight cools to the upper 30s under mostly cloudy skies. Presidents Day brings more sunshine with highs near 50 degrees. It feels mild for mid-February, but change is already on the horizon.
Tuesday stays mostly cloudy and breezy with highs near 49 degrees. Winds gust up to 30 mph by afternoon. Conditions deteriorate Tuesday night. Rain develops and becomes likely, with an 80% chance of precipitation. A quarter to half inch of rain is possible by early Wednesday.
Rain continues into Wednesday before colder air pushes in. Highs hold near 47 degrees early, then temperatures begin to fall. By Wednesday night, rain may mix with and change to snow. Lows dip to the upper 20s. Slushy spots could refreeze, raising flash freeze concerns on untreated roads and bridges.
Thursday turns colder with highs near 38 degrees and a slight snow chance. The late-week pattern trends cooler but not extreme.
Looking ahead into the 6–10 day outlook, temperatures trend above normal across much of the central U.S. That milder air could bring additional thaw cycles into Presidents Day week.
Five Day Outlook for Minneapolis–St. Paul, Minnesota:
Today: Mostly sunny, high 52.
Monday: Mostly sunny, high 50.
Tuesday: Breezy, high 49.
Wednesday: Rain likely, high 47.
Thursday: Partly sunny, high 38.
