Minneapolis, MN – A pale dawn greets the Twin Cities this morning as Arctic air clings tight and new clouds gather in from the west. Light snow showers may brush southern and central Minnesota by evening, signaling the first of several waves of early December winter weather moving through the upper Midwest this week.
The National Weather Service in Chanhassen reports that snow amounts today should stay under an inch, but roads could turn slick where temperatures hover in the single digits. A stronger system Monday night into Tuesday may bring a wintry mix that transitions to all snow by Tuesday afternoon. Meteorologists warn this could produce light accumulations under 1 inch, but gusty winds and freezing surfaces could impact the I-35 and I-94 corridors during the morning commute.
Temperatures will remain well below average, with highs near 9°F Sunday and mid-20s Monday, before briefly climbing toward freezing Tuesday. After midweek, Arctic air dives back south, dropping lows near 0°F by Friday.
Plan for icy sidewalks and wind chills below -10°F early each morning. Layers and insulated gear are essential this week — even brief exposure could sting.
5-Day Twin Cities Outlook
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, high 9°F, low 4°F, flurries possible.
- Monday: Cloudy, high 26°F, low 22°F.
- Tuesday: Wintry mix changing to snow, high 35°F, low 19°F.
- Wednesday: Snow showers, high 24°F, low 5°F.
- Thursday: Clearing, high 20°F, low 3°F.
