Minneapolis and Saint Paul woke up to a quick taste of winter Sunday, with light snow coating parts of the metro and temperatures hovering near freezing at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, right around 34°F before sunrise. The flakes are expected to wind down by daybreak, giving way to a mostly sunny but brisk Sunday with highs near 47°F. Northwest winds will kick up this afternoon, and those gusts could make it feel a few notches colder than what the thermometer suggests.
Morning Commute And Roads
A brief burst of wet snow during the 6–9 a.m. window could leave some slick patches on bridges, ramps, and other untreated spots, even though widespread accumulation is not expected. City crews are not reporting any travel advisories at this point, so impacts should stay limited to those isolated slippery areas. Build in a little extra time for the morning drive and go easy on the gas and brakes over overpasses and ramps.
Midweek Warm-Up
After the chilly weekend, temperatures will vault upward in a hurry. Highs are forecast to reach about 61°F on Monday, push close to 72°F on Tuesday, and then surge into the low 80s by Wednesday, April 22, 2026. A strengthening ridge over the Plains will be the main driver of this sharp warm-up, sending much of southern Minnesota into the 70s and 80s. Forecasters at the National Weather Service Twin Cities say Tuesday and Wednesday are on track to be the warmest days of the stretch, so get ready for a serious wardrobe swing from Sunday's chill.
Late-Week Storm Risk
Later in the week, a frontal system muscles back into the region and brings a shot at showers and thunderstorms on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Thunderstorms are likely Thursday night, with gusts that could reach up to 30 mph in stronger storms. The setup bears watching for pockets of heavy rain and gusty winds that might disrupt evening outdoor plans. This overall storm pattern was outlined in our earlier patio-to-parka outlook, and details may shift as the week progresses.
How To Plan
There are no watches or warnings in effect at the moment, but if you are planning anything outside Thursday evening, it is smart to have a backup plan and check updated forecasts as the day gets closer. Before the gusty midweek winds arrive, secure loose patio furniture or anything else that might take flight. On Sunday morning, leave extra time for the drive, where bridges and ramps could still be slick. For real-time changes, keep an eye on the National Weather Service and local transit alerts if you depend on buses or light rail.
