Minneapolis isn't getting a break from the chill anytime soon. According to the latest forecast, the city is about to be hit by a string of snowy days and biting cold temperatures. The National Weather Service predicts today will remain cloudy with a high hovering near 27 degrees and a gentle north-northwest wind around 5 mph.
Another shot of snow is likely beginning early Monday through Tuesday. A slow and gradual few inches of accumulation are possible, especially in western & southern Minnesota.
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Tonight, Minneapolitans can expect the clouds to stick around, with the mercury dipping slightly to a low of about 22. The calm will suddenly shift to the east at roughly 5 mph come midnight, heralding a shift in weather patterns. Snow is likely to start falling Monday, especially after 5 p.m., bringing less than half an inch of accumulation, but the chance to significantly impact the evening commute.
The new week won't offer much in terms of relief. Monday night's forecast sees snow continuing mainly before 3 a.m., with an 80% chance of precipitation and around an inch of new snow likely to blanket the city streets. The temperature will drop to around 27, with east-southeast winds shifting north-northeast after midnight.
Come Tuesday, there's still a 30% chance for more snowflakes before noon, casting a grey tone over the city. It will be cloudy with highs near 31 but don’t be fooled; blustery winds from the north will pick up speed during the afternoon, gusting as high as 30 mph. The cold snap tightens its grip Tuesday night with lows around 19 and gusty winds cooling things further. For more details on the week's outlook, visit the National Weather Service website.
