Minneapolis residents can expect a mix of foggy conditions and sporadic snow with mild temperatures over the upcoming days. According to the National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen, MN, today's early hours saw areas of freezing fog, which was expected to clear up before 8 am. The foggy conditions come with a caution; visibility may drop to less than half a mile at times, creating potentially hazardous driving conditions on bridges and overpasses. The forecast for the rest of the day anticipates partly sunny skies with a high around 38 degrees and a gentle southern wind.
The National Weather Service also issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook, advising that patchy fog tonight will return before clearing and then forming again after 2 am. These foggy conditions, present until Thursday morning, may also come with some slick spots, particularly on bridges and overpasses, the advisory cautions. The rest of Thursday is expected to be mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow transitioning to rain, and temperatures peaking near a high of 36 degrees.
For those looking ahead, the weather through the weekend suggests more cloudy skies with intermittent chances for snow accumulation, specifically on Thursday night and again from Friday night through Saturday. The chance of precipitation varies, with a 40% likelihood for Thursday daytime and increasing to a 50% chance on Saturday. Nighttime temperatures will dip to a low of around 26 degrees on Thursday night and a chilly 13 degrees by Saturday night.
The upcoming week will start with a partial respite on Sunday, which is forecast to be mostly sunny with a high near 24 degrees, before more clouds roll in for Sunday night. Looking forward to Monday and Tuesday, the conditions will be partly sunny with highs back up around 36 degrees, but be aware, there's a "slight chance of rain and snow" anticipated for Tuesday, with the chance of precipitation sitting at 20%. As always, during these wintry and unpredictable weather conditions, residents should stay informed and take necessary precautions while traveling.
