Minnesota – Gray skies hang low over the Twin Cities this morning as cold air grips the metro. The pavement feels stiff, the air bites, and light flakes drift at times. With temperatures near 15 degrees, even small amounts of precipitation can quickly turn roads slick.
According to the National Weather Service office serving the Twin Cities, spotty flurries continue early before clouds thicken later. Attention turns to Sunday, when a wintry mix becomes increasingly likely. Snow may transition to sleet and freezing rain by afternoon as temperatures edge toward the upper 20s.
Travel impacts could build quickly. Untreated roads, bridges, and ramps may ice over, especially along I-94, I-35W, and Highway 52. Plan extra time if traveling Sunday afternoon or evening. Even light icing can reduce traction fast.
Sunday night stays cold, with temperatures hovering near 20. While precipitation tapers, any moisture left behind may refreeze. This sets up a classic black ice scenario for early Monday commuters across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and surrounding suburbs.
Monday turns slightly milder, with highs reaching the low 30s. Clouds linger, but most of the day stays dry. Still, shaded roads may remain slick where ice formed earlier.
Another round of light freezing rain is possible Monday night into Tuesday morning. Temperatures rise into the mid-30s Tuesday, allowing a gradual thaw. Crews may stay busy treating roads during this on-and-off winter stretch.
The pattern signals a cautious start to the first full workweek of 2026. Keep winter kits in vehicles, slow down on curves, and watch for changing road conditions.
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Five-Day Outlook for Minneapolis–St. Paul, Minnesota
- Today: Cloudy with flurries, high near 20
- Sunday: Snow changing to wintry mix, high near 28
- Monday: Mostly cloudy, high near 33
- Tuesday: Slight wintry mix early, then cloudy, high near 35
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 38
