MINNEAPOLIS–ST. PAUL, MN – A gray Halloween dawn hangs low over the Twin Cities, the kind that smells faintly of rain and wet leaves. Clouds stretch thick across the skyline, signaling the next wave of fall weather before colder air rushes in this weekend.
The National Weather Service in Chanhassen says showers will increase by midday Friday, with occasional drizzle lasting into the evening. Winds remain light early, then strengthen slightly as cooler air filters south from the Dakotas. Highs stay in the mid-40s, with damp roads and patchy fog likely for late commuters.
Saturday brings a few lingering sprinkles before dawn, then a gradual clearing trend. Sunshine breaks through by afternoon, but highs hold near 45°F — a reminder that November arrives with a chill. By Sunday, dry air settles in, and temperatures recover slightly to the low 50s, ideal for raking leaves or adjusting clocks as Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday.
Next week’s pattern bears watching. Forecast models hint at a stronger push of Arctic air midweek, possibly dropping lows into the upper 20s and creating the first chance for light snow or flurries north of the metro. Early signs point to the season’s first measurable snow arriving somewhere in Minnesota within the first ten days of November.
For now, residents can expect a wet, chilly Halloween finish, followed by a quiet, sunny Sunday — a short calm before the winter whisper truly begins across the Upper Midwest.
