Minneapolis residents should expect a cloudy Christmas day with a high near 33 degrees and patchy fog before 11 am, according to the National Weather Service. The city, under a gentle south-southeast wind moving at 5 to 10 mph tonight, will see continued cloudiness with temperatures holding close to a low around 31 degrees.
Looking ahead to Thursday, the forecast teases a mild chance of rain after noon, with fog encroaching once again in the early morning hours, the day's temperature reaching a high near 37 while winds persist from the southeast at a steady 5 to 10 mph. Minneapolis does not seem to shake off this shroud of clouds as the week progresses, maintaining a narrative of humidity and drizzles, a metronome of drops upon the streets and windows of this northern expanse grappling with the rhythm of winter.
The looming forecast warrants attention as the National Weather Service issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook, emphasizing that "areas of dense fog/freezing fog across portions of western and central Minnesota" could present travel challenges for those navigating the Christmas terrain.
Residents and travelers should stay tuned for continued updates, and exercise caution—particularly when dense fog rolls over the roads, reducing visibility and complicating post-holiday commutes.
