Minnesota wakes up under a gray ceiling, with low clouds pressing over the Twin Cities and damp pavement reflecting the early light along I-35W. Temperatures sit at 35 degrees, and the air feels cool but not harsh.
According to the National Weather Service in Chanhassen, clouds gradually break late this morning. Highs reach 50 degrees as south winds turn light and variable. The afternoon brings brighter skies and a noticeable shift toward Spring Warmth.
Wednesday turns sunnier and milder. Highs climb to 54 degrees with light south winds. Thursday pushes even warmer, near 55 degrees, under partly sunny skies. Snow is not in the immediate picture, and that alone signals a seasonal shift for early March.
Rain chances return late Thursday night, with a 50 percent chance after midnight. By Friday, widespread rain develops. Highs reach 57 degrees, and precipitation chances jump to 80 percent. Roads along I-94 and Highway 169 could turn slick during heavier showers.
Plan extra time for the Friday commute. While temperatures stay above freezing, standing water and reduced visibility may slow traffic. This is also the time of year when melting snow refreezes at night. Watch for isolated slick spots if skies briefly clear after rainfall.
Clocks spring ahead at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8. Longer daylight pairs with a milder pattern into early next week. Highs hold in the 50s, reinforcing a steady March warming trend across Minnesota.
Five Day Outlook for Minneapolis–St. Paul, Minnesota:
Wednesday: High 54°, sunny
Thursday: High 55°, partly sunny
Friday: High 57°, rain likely
Saturday: High 48°, slight rain chance
Sunday: High 59°, mostly sunny
