Minneapolis, Minnesota – A broad late-winter warm-up is taking shape across the Upper Midwest, bringing a noticeable break from recent cold and signaling a quieter stretch of weather for the region. Temperatures are expected to trend above normal across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and parts of Michigan, easing travel concerns and reducing the risk of prolonged bitter cold.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, the Feb. 9–15 outlook favors above-normal temperatures across much of the Upper Midwest. The strongest signal stretches from the northern Plains into the western Great Lakes, placing the region firmly within a milder-than-average pattern through mid-February.
In Minnesota, including Minneapolis, St. Paul, and southern communities, daytime highs are expected to climb into the upper 20s and 30s, helping reduce daytime ice issues. Wisconsin cities such as Madison and Milwaukee should see highs pushing into the 30s and low 40s, while Iowa trends even milder with widespread 40s during peak afternoon hours.
Northern areas warm more gradually, but extreme cold looks unlikely during this stretch. Despite the temperature rebound, the pattern remains dry. No organized snow systems are evident, keeping roads quieter but limiting fresh snowfall.
Overnight refreezing remains possible, especially on untreated surfaces. Additional outlooks will determine whether the mild trend holds or colder air returns later in February.
