Minnesota — Light flakes drift steadily across the Twin Cities this morning, softening streetlights and muting traffic noise. Snow clings to windshields and sidewalks, while gusty winds remind residents winter still has a firm grip.
The National Weather Service reports occasional light snow continuing into the afternoon, with 1 to 2 inches of accumulation expected across Minneapolis–St. Paul and surrounding counties. Snowfall rates remain light, but steady coverage reduces visibility at times. Roads may turn slick quickly, especially on untreated side streets and ramps along I-94, I-35W, and I-494.
Temperatures hover near 20 degrees, keeping snow powdery and easy to blow around. Drivers should allow extra time this morning and watch for drifting snow in open areas. Crews continue treating main roadways, though conditions can change block by block.
Snow tapers later today as clouds thin. Tonight turns mostly cloudy and colder, with lows near 12 degrees. Any melting during daylight hours will refreeze after dark, raising the risk of icy sidewalks and parking lots.
Monday brings a brief break. Sunshine returns, but highs only reach about 20 degrees. Winds ease, yet the cold settles in deeper by Monday night. Temperatures drop toward 2 degrees, setting up one of the coldest periods of the week.
By Tuesday, skies stay mostly sunny, though highs struggle to reach 18 degrees. Wind chills remain biting during the morning commute. Wednesday offers slight moderation, with highs near 25 degrees, but winter remains firmly in control.
Looking ahead through the first week of February, long-range outlooks show limited precipitation but continued below-normal temperatures across Minnesota. With the Great Lakes heavily frozen, Arctic air masses hold their strength, keeping cold locked in longer than usual.
Five-Day Twin Cities Outlook
- Today: Light snow, 1–2 inches, high near 20
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 20
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 18
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 25
- Thursday: Chance of light snow or rain mix, high near 38
