Minneapolis Braces For Tuesday Whiplash As Temps Spike, Winds Howl

Minneapolis woke up in deep-freeze mode this morning, with clear skies and temperatures hovering around 5°F at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport. The sun will do a bit of heavy lifting today, nudging readings into the low 20s before a much bigger warm surge rolls in on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Temperatures are expected to climb to around 37°F on Tuesday, then tumble later in the day as a compact system swings through. A quick flip from light snow to rain is likely across parts of the metro during that change, and gusty winds could make the afternoon feel pretty raw in spots.

This Afternoon And Tuesday

For the rest of today, expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 20°F and a light southeast breeze around 0–5 mph. Clouds build in…..

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