ST. PAUL, Minn. – The streets glisten under faint light as a sharp northwest wind sweeps through the Twin Cities this morning, swirling the last of autumn’s leaves. The air feels raw and steady—one of those unmistakable early hints that winter has arrived to stay awhile.
According to the National Weather Service in Chanhassen, scattered flurries will continue to drift through the region today before drier air settles in Monday. Temperatures remain stuck near freezing, with wind chills in the upper teens and 20s. Gusts may reach 30 mph at times, especially across open stretches of I-35 and I-94.
Drivers should expect intermittent low visibility from blowing snow north of the metro, particularly toward St. Cloud and Cambridge. Sidewalks and side streets may stay slick in shaded areas where pavement never fully warms. Residents are urged to dress in layers, protect exposed skin, and limit time outdoors in the brisk wind.
By Monday, sunshine returns but temperatures stay cool—upper 30s at best—before a slow warming trend builds through Veterans Day. Tuesday brings calmer conditions and highs near 50, offering a brief window for outdoor ceremonies and light travel.
Late week turns milder still, with highs reaching the upper 40s to near 50 by Wednesday and Thursday. However, longer-range models hint at another sharp drop by next weekend, signaling a likely November pattern of back-and-forth cold surges.
For now, the Twin Cities begin the week wrapped in true fall chill—gusty, gray, and perfectly timed to remind Minnesotans that winter’s doorstep is only a breeze away.
Five-Day Forecast for Minneapolis–St. Paul, MN:
Sun: 31/22 – Flurries, brisk northwest winds; biting cold.
Mon: 37/28 – Mostly sunny; chilly breeze.
Tue (Veterans Day): 49/35 – Mostly sunny; calmer, pleasant.
Wed: 48/30 – Sunny, seasonable; light winds.
Thu: 51/34 – Partly sunny; milder trend continues.
