Minneapolis–St. Paul, MN – Gray skies and calm air hang over the Twin Cities this Sunday morning, the kind of quiet that often comes before change. That change arrives Monday night, when a developing weather system brings steady rain across central Minnesota — the first sign of a cooler, unsettled stretch heading into Halloween week.
According to the National Weather Service, Sunday stays mild with sunshine and highs near 63°F. Monday continues that trend, climbing to about 59°F before clouds thicken and showers spread north after sunset. Rain could linger through Tuesday morning, especially along I-35 and I-94, creating slower commutes and damp sidewalks for early risers. Totals between a quarter and half inch are possible, with gusts near 10 mph adding a raw edge by Tuesday evening.
By midweek, skies begin to clear but temperatures take a noticeable dip. Highs on Wednesday and Thursday hover in the low 50s, and lows near 39°F hint at Minnesota’s first flirtation with frost as November approaches. Trick-or-treaters Friday night should expect a classic autumn chill — dry but breezy, with temperatures near 48°F and the season’s first whiff of early winter in the air.
For weekend plans, Saturday looks partly sunny and brisk near 52°F, ideal for yard cleanup or last-minute Halloween decorations. After that, models hint that a colder pattern may grip the state — an early sign that a chilly November lies just ahead.
