The Twin Cities are experiencing a significant drop in temperatures, marking the return of colder weather. Over the next two weeks, forecasts predict consistently below-average temperatures, with potential snow whenever there is a rise in warmth.
Bitter Cold Winds Today
Today, residents are facing cold sunshine accompanied by gusty northern winds. Wind speeds are recorded between 15 to 30 mph, creating wind chills that make the air feel around -2°F. Actual air temperatures are struggling to reach the upper teens, hovering near 20°F.
Thursday’s Forecast
Tonight, clouds will roll in as temperatures dip to about 8°F. Light snow mixed with freezing drizzle is expected to start around 6 a.m. on Thursday. This precipitation will continue throughout the morning.
Snow and Freezing Drizzle Expected Thursday
- Time Frame: Light snow and patchy freezing drizzle from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Potential Snow Accumulation: Minimal, around a coating.
- Impact: Roads may become slippery during the morning rush hour.
Cloudy skies will persist throughout the day on Thursday, with another chance for a mix of light snow and freezing drizzle in the evening. This could pose additional challenges for drivers during the Thursday evening rush hour, particularly from 5 p.m. to midnight.
Upcoming Weather Changes
Temperatures on Thursday will gradually rise to near 30°F by 6 p.m. A strong cold front is anticipated early Friday. This will bring gusty northwest winds of 15 to 30 mph, along with light snowfall and temperatures dropping into the upper 20s by 6 a.m.
Friday’s Conditions
- Morning: Light snow, gusty northwest winds at 15 to 25 mph.
- Afternoon: Temperatures fall into the mid-teens; wind chills will plummet to near 0°F.
- Snow Accumulation: Approximately 1 inch expected.
Friday night will be particularly cold, with lows approaching 0°F and wind chills that could reach between -10°F and -20°F by Saturday morning. Meanwhile, Saturday promises sunny but frigid conditions, with daytime highs struggling to reach 6°F.
Weekend Outlook
- Saturday Night: Lows around -1°F, wind chills could reach -10°F to -15°F.
- Sunday: Expect periods of light snow with accumulations of 1 inch or less.
- Sunday Night: Clear skies with temperatures dropping to near -7°F and wind chills between -20°F and -30°F.
As the new week begins, temperatures will remain harshly cold. Monday will bring sunny skies with highs near 1°F. Wind chills will remain significant, measuring around -10°F.
Looking ahead, a slight warm-up is predicted for Tuesday, with temperatures beginning at -4°F in the morning, rising to 9°F by afternoon, but light snow is also expected to develop in the evening.
