Thursday morning, February 5, 2026, starts off gray and raw in Minneapolis, with temperatures in the mid 20s, about 27°F, and a milder afternoon on the way. Highs should climb into the upper 30s before a cold front arrives tonight, and forecasters say the main impacts will be a potentially slick Friday morning in parts of eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, plus blustery winds Friday afternoon. If you have early plans Friday, allow extra time, since untreated surfaces can turn slippery even with a light glaze of ice.
What To Expect Today
Most neighborhoods can expect some peeks of sun and a high near 38°F, with west winds around 5 to 10 mph this afternoon. According to the National Weather Service Twin Cities, a late day shortwave and the passing front will bring a small chance of light precipitation overnight and kick up gusty northwest winds as the front moves through.
Freezing Drizzle and Friday Commute
Forecasters are highlighting a slight chance for freezing drizzle or light snow before dawn Friday across far eastern Minnesota and into western Wisconsin. Where freezing drizzle develops, even a thin glaze could make roads and bridges slick. Drivers in those areas should be ready for slower going during the early morning commute and treat bridges and overpasses as likely trouble spots.
Check Roads Before You Go
Before heading out, commuters can check real time road and plow information at MnDOT 511, especially if their route crosses county lines into western Wisconsin. MnDOT recommends slowing down for slick patches, leaving extra room to stop, and giving snowplows plenty of space to do their work.
Looking Ahead
The colder air settles in Friday night, with lows dropping into the single digits to lower teens across much of the metro. After that, a warming trend pushes highs back into the 30s and low 40s by Monday. The National Weather Service Twin Cities notes that the pattern becomes more uncertain after Monday, so look for updates on mixed precipitation chances next week. For background on the shifting setup, see this earlier look at flurries, freezing rain and temperature swings.
