Clear skies greeted early travelers at Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport this morning, with temperatures sitting in the mid 40s. It will be the last truly warm day for a while, as highs climb into the upper 60s to near 70 under mostly sunny skies. Cooler, windier air pushes back in Tuesday, and forecasters are tracking two late-week systems that could turn rain over to snow with a few inches possible by Thursday night into the weekend. Enjoy the bonus warmth, but keep plans loose for the back half of the week.
Afternoon Warmth Today
Mostly sunny skies will drive highs into the upper 60s to around 70 on Monday, with a light northeast breeze of 5 to 10 mph and low humidity for a very comfortable afternoon. Conditions stay dry through the day, setting up an easy evening for anything outdoors.
Isolated Storm Risk Early Tuesday
A strengthening low-level jet could kick off isolated showers or a brief thunderstorm early Tuesday across southeast Minnesota and western Wisconsin, although the overall chance is low and coverage looks limited. If you are out before dawn in the far southeast metro, it is worth checking for updates before you hit the road.
Cooler, Windy Tuesday
Tuesday flips the script with a sharp cooldown, highs only in the upper 40s, and north-northwest winds around 15 mph with gusts near 25 mph that will make it feel much chillier after today’s springlike warmth. We first flagged this pattern earlier in the month; see where we first flagged this pattern for prior context.
Late-Week Wintry Turn
Wednesday could feature scattered snow showers, then precipitation looks more organized from Wednesday night into Thursday as rain changes to snow. A narrow band of accumulating snow, generally around 1 to 3 inches, is possible across parts of the metro. Exact timing and totals are still fuzzy, and the National Weather Service Twin Cities recommends keeping an eye on updates as the systems develop.
Plan Ahead
If you have travel or outdoor plans later in the week, pack a simple winter kit for weekend trips, build in extra travel time, and stay ready to tweak schedules. Check local road reports and official forecasts before heading out, and be prepared to adjust if watches or warnings are issued.
