Monday, February 2, 2026: Minneapolis rolled into the workweek under a blanket of clouds and a raw 16°F at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, with just a light northwest breeze to stir the air. The city stays mostly dry today, with sunshine breaking back out this afternoon and temperatures inching up to around 19°F.
What To Expect Today
Clouds should thin through the morning, setting up a partly sunny sky and a relatively smooth commute. Northwest winds will stay light, near 5 mph, and the chance of measurable snow is low, around 5–7 percent, so main roads are expected to remain mostly clear. Afternoon highs climb into the upper teens, with many neighborhoods topping out near 18–19°F.
Tonight And Tuesday
Temperatures drop to around 4°F Monday night, so plan for a very cold overnight, especially for anyone waiting outside for buses or trains. Tuesday brings mostly sunny skies again, with a high near 18°F. A weak system could brush the area late Tuesday night with a few light snow showers, mainly west of I‑35, and is expected to produce little if any accumulation. No watches or warnings are in effect for the metro at this time.
Midweek Warm-Up
The cold eases a bit by midweek. Highs reach near 24°F on Wednesday and push toward 40°F on Thursday as milder southwest winds move in. Forecasts show the warmest readings lining up over southern and southwestern Minnesota, but the Twin Cities should still feel a noticeable thaw by Thursday. A cold front late Thursday night or Friday is projected to knock temperatures back down for the weekend, so the warm-up looks brief.
Commute And Local Impacts
With light winds and mostly dry weather through Tuesday, commutes should be fairly routine. Still, untreated sidewalks and side streets can remain slick where snow or ice lingers. Minneapolis–Saint Paul International is expected to see improving skies through the morning, with only a low risk of weather-related delays. If you are traveling later in the week, keep an eye on updated forecasts and transit alerts, since precipitation type could flip around during Thursday’s thaw.
Local Resources
Anyone needing a warm place to be can turn to daytime warming centers operated by Hennepin County and local partners. Locations and hours are listed at Hennepin County warming options. For the full forecast and the latest updates, check the National Weather Service Twin Cities. Metro Transit posts Rider Alerts on its website and social channels for any service changes tied to winter weather.
