Winter is tapping the brakes over Minneapolis on Saturday, February 14, 2026, as clear skies and a mild air mass move in over the metro. Early morning readings hovered near 30°F at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, and with full sunshine on tap, most neighborhoods are expected to climb into the upper 40s or low 50s by mid-afternoon. The projected high near 51°F puts the city in near-record territory for mid-February, a brief taste of early spring after a shot of Arctic air earlier in the month.
Sunny Saturday and Record Watch
Plenty of sun and light south-southwest breezes around 5 mph should nudge highs into the upper 40s to roughly 51°F around the Twin Cities, with some of the warmest readings likely on the city's south side. This stretch of unseasonably mild weather has been building for days; see our earlier coverage on rare February warmth for more on the record watch and what it means for neighborhood thaw. The warm afternoons will accelerate snowmelt, which in turn will reveal soft spots and fresh potholes in shaded streets, alleys, and bike lanes, so keep an eye on where you step or roll this weekend.
Fog Risk Sunday Morning
Overnight, mostly calm winds could allow patchy to locally dense fog to form early Sunday, especially in low-lying areas and along river valleys. Visibility should improve after sunrise. Sunday itself looks mostly sunny with a high near 49°F and light southwest winds, and overnight temperatures will stay milder than what is typical for February. If you are heading out early Sunday, plan on giving yourself a little extra time in case you run into slower traffic and reduced visibility in fog-prone spots.
Midweek Rain And Snow
Looking ahead, a stronger system is projected to roll through Tuesday night into Wednesday, bringing a round of rain and gusty east winds before colder air filters in and flips some of that moisture to snow. Forecasters say a band of heavy, wet snow is possible depending on the exact storm track. Winds could increase Tuesday into Tuesday night, with sustained easterly speeds of 10–15 mph and gusts up to 30 mph, and precipitation chances jump sharply after Tuesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service Twin Cities. That heavy, slushy snow would most likely set up north of the storm’s warm front and could slow travel and make roads messy Tuesday night or Wednesday, February 18.
For now, there are no watches or warnings in effect for the Twin Cities. The more immediate issues this weekend are small but annoying ones: thaw-loosened pavement, wet sidewalks, and a shot at fog early Sunday. Keep an eye on updated forecasts as the midweek system approaches, and use common-sense caution around melting snow, hidden potholes, and any pockets of low visibility.
