Minnesota — A crisp dawn settles over the Twin Cities, leaving streetlights glinting off slightly frosted rooftops and a cool breath drifting through quiet neighborhoods. The early calm feels deceptive, because subtle shifts in the atmosphere point to the first Winter Tease of the season returning before the weekend ends.

Residents should plan for changing conditions this evening and again late Monday. Early-morning travel remains smooth today, but drivers should watch for fresh slick patches on shaded roads before sunrise, especially along I-35 and the Minnesota River valley. Temperatures warm fast today, yet colder air waits just north of the state line.

Skies stay bright and mild through much of today, but clouds build tonight as a weak wave approaches. Light rain may develop Saturday morning, quickly tapering as drier air pushes south. Winds increase by afternoon, gusting over open fields and rattling the last stubborn leaves clinging to branches. Sunday then turns cooler but sunny, offering a brief, comfortable window for holiday travel prep or outdoor cleanup while conditions stay dry.

However, models hint at a snow chance Monday night as colder air undercuts fading evening showers. The setup doesn’t look strong, but the warm-to-cold transition could create a possible rain-to-snow changeover, especially north and west of Minneapolis. Early flakes would be light, well below advisory criteria, but still notable as Thanksgiving approaches and travel ramps up.

For now, no major Winter Weather Alerts appear likely, though patterns often shift quickly in mid-November. Watch for another temperature dip midweek and additional small snow chances as the month deepens.

Five-Day Outlook for Minneapolis–St. Paul MN

Sat: 52/30 – AM rain chance; windy; clearing PM.
Sun: 45/26 – Sunny; cooler.
Mon: 41/25 – Mostly sunny; late rain/snow chance.
Tue: 40/28 – Mostly sunny; colder.
Wed: 42/27 – Partly sunny; minor PM mix possible.