Minnesota – Gray skies press low over the Twin Cities as cold air settles in, sharpening the feel of winter across roads, sidewalks, and open fields before sunrise.
Temperatures hover in the mid-20s early around Minneapolis–St. Paul, with overcast skies and a steady southwest breeze. Wind chills dip into the teens, making the morning feel colder than the thermometer suggests. Pavement remains mostly dry, but shaded areas stay slick after recent refreezing.
According to the National Weather Service in Chanhassen, today stays mostly cloudy with highs near 38 degrees. Winds shift northwest later, signaling colder air pushing in by evening. Any melting during the afternoon may refreeze quickly after sunset, increasing the risk of icy patches.
Friday brings a noticeable change. Clouds thin, but colder air pours in. Temperatures slide through the day, falling into the 20s by late afternoon. Gusty northwest winds, at times over 30 mph, add bite and reduce visibility in open areas, especially along rural highways and exposed stretches of I-94 and Highway 52.
Friday night turns sharply colder. Lows drop near 8 degrees, and wind chills fall well below zero at times. Saturday stays cold but quieter, with some sun and highs near 26 degrees. It will feel crisp and dry, though snow cover keeps surfaces cold.
Saturday night remains chilly, then Sunday offers a modest rebound. Highs climb into the mid-30s under mostly sunny skies. The brief warm-up helps, but refreezing remains a concern each evening as temperatures dip back below freezing.
Looking into early next week, temperatures trend upward. Monday reaches the low 40s, and NOAA’s 6–10 day outlook favors above-normal temperatures for much of the Upper Midwest. That suggests a gradual thaw ahead, though winter isn’t finished yet.
Drivers should watch for flash-freezing after sunset and allow extra stopping distance. How icy did it feel where you were this morning?
Five-Day Outlook for Minneapolis–St. Paul, MN
- Today: Mostly cloudy, breezy, high near 38
- Friday: Turning colder, windy, temps falling through the 30s
- Saturday: Partly sunny and cold, high near 26
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, slight warm-up, high near 35
- Monday: Mostly cloudy, milder, high near 43
