Minneapolis–St. Paul, MN – Early winter signals are taking shape across the Twin Cities as temperatures swing, clouds increase, and a light snow chance emerges at the start of the new week. While conditions remain calm this morning, forecasters say the atmosphere is gearing up for a brief winter preview heading into Sunday and Monday night.
Early Calm Before a Shift in the Weather Pattern
A crisp, frosty dawn settled over the metro today, with faint ice glistening from rooftops and shaded side streets. While morning travel remained mostly smooth, forecasters cautioned that shaded stretches along I-35 and the Minnesota River Valley may see slick spots before sunrise.
The Twin Cities will enjoy bright, mild conditions for much of the day, but a subtle disturbance is already approaching from the west, signaling upcoming changes.
Light Rain Possible Saturday Morning Before Clearing
Clouds will increase tonight as a weak atmospheric wave glides across the region. That system could produce light rain Saturday morning, though forecasters emphasize that precipitation will be brief and spotty.
By midday, drier air pushes south, allowing skies to clear. Winds will pick up, with gusts rattling across open fields and knocking down the last remaining leaves…