Sunshine and a brisk 25°F at Minneapolis-Saint Paul early Thursday are basically the calm before a very rowdy stretch of weather. Milder air rides in on strong southerly winds this afternoon, then a tight pressure gradient cranks up potentially damaging northwest gusts late Thursday night into early Friday.
Afternoon Rain And Gusts
Early this afternoon brings a slight chance of light snow, with precipitation flipping to rain as temperatures climb into the mid-40s and top out near 46°F. South winds are expected to ramp up to around 5 to 20 mph with gusts near 35 mph. Rainfall should stay on the lighter side, with most neighborhoods looking at less than a tenth of an inch.
High Wind Warning And Commute Risks
A High Wind Warning…..