Residents in Minneapolis and surrounding areas should be prepared for a chilly start to the week, with a 20 percent chance of snow before 8 am today and mostly cloudy skies, as reported by the National Weather Service. Highs are expected to hover near 23 degrees with a north-northwest wind blowing at 5 to 15 mph. Going into the evening, temperatures are anticipated to dip low around 5, while the wind calms down.
Looking ahead to Monday, the forecast predicts mostly cloudy conditions with a high near 20 degrees and a shift in the wind to the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph. The trend of cloudiness continues into Monday night, with lows expected to drop around 11 degrees. Residents should be ready to bundle up through these cold snaps.
The Hazardous Weather Outlook issued by the National Weather Service also notes that light snow that has been falling is projected to end from west to east this morning, yet an additional inch of snow may accumulate in some areas. Commuters are advised to expect potentially difficult travel conditions through at the very least the late morning.
For the rest of the week, while there are a few chances for snow, no significant systems are expected, which means any additional snowfall should remain limited. As such, residents throughout central and southern Minnesota, as well as west central Wisconsin, should stay aware of these minor but consistent weather updates. Spotters and snowfall observers are asked to "report snowfall amounts to the National Weather Service," ensuring that everyone can be kept up to date with the latest weather information.
