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Friday presages a cold, quiet weekend in Minnesota, but temperatures will rebound next week.

Skies will stay cloudy Friday as highs top out in the 20s. The weekend will see similar highs, with lows in the teens.

On Monday, temperatures will jump back to the 30s under mostly clear skies. The warming will continue on Tuesday, with a possible climb into the 40s.

There’s a slight chance for active weather midweek as a weak system approaches.

Wednesday’s storm in Minnesota continues to exit to the north Thursday, taking the snow with it.

Clouds linger Thursday, along with a northwest breeze, with afternoon highs in the mid-30s.

According to the National Weather Service, as of midnight, 5.6 inches of accumulation were measured at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.   

WCCO Meteorologist Chris Shaffer reported much more significant snow totals up north — Hovland saw nearly 3 feet of snow, Lutsen got more than 2 feet and Duluth had almost 7 inches as of 5 p.m. Wednesday.  

Another storm arrives Thursday night into Friday, but it will likely miss all of Minnesota and western Wisconsin.  

This will still pick up the northwest wind with gusts up to 30 mph Friday afternoon. That will cool the Twin Cities even more with highs Friday near 30 degrees.

High pressure is back through the weekend, however it remains mostly cloudy, breezy and colder. Expect high temperatures in the 20s Saturday through Monday, with lows in the teens. Wind chills will generally be in the single digits.

Temps rebound into the 30s into the middle of next week as a few storms track across the area.

One system Tuesday looks to miss the metro to the north, but rain or snow is possible with another system rolling through on Wednesday.

Rain will transition to snow across central Minnesota on Wednesday.

A quick 1 to 2 inches is likely across the area, with a narrow band capable of slightly more possibly reaching the Twin Cities. The snowfall may start in the metro as early as lunchtime.

Up north, the snow has already started. A winter storm warning is in effect for most of northern Minnesota, and a blizzard warning is in place on the North Shore. Some schools in the area have announced closures or delays due to the forecast.

In southwestern Minnesota, a red flag warning will be in effect from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. because of extreme fire risk, according to the National Weather Service.

The snow will wind down Wednesday night, but gusty winds will linger. Highs on Wednesday will be in the lower 40s and fall throughout the day.

Thursday night into Friday, another round of accumulating snow will hit southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin.

Late in the week, temperatures will trend colder, returning to seasonal levels ahead of a quiet weekend.

Tuesday will still feel springlike in the Twin Cities, with mild temperatures and rain rolling in by evening.

Highs will top out in the lower 50s and winds will be breezy.

Rain and possibly thunder will begin in the late afternoon or early evening, then change to snow overnight in parts of central Minnesota. A narrow stripe could see 1 to 3 inches, mainly north of the metro. Far north and the lake shores will have more heavy snow and aggressive winds.

On Wednesday, many spots will get a break, but snow will linger to the north and may drop far enough south to hit the Twin Cities. Temperatures will also start easing down.

Come Thursday, colder air will settle in with another round of snow chances, mainly in southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin.

By the weekend, we’ll be back to seasonable temperatures.

After a brief round of light snow in parts of Minnesota on Wednesday, temperatures will warm into the 20s.

The snow will mainly affect areas north and west of the Twin Cities, but the metro could get a dusting closer to sunrise.

Skies will turn brighter later as highs hit the mid-20s.

On Thursday, a noticeable warm-up arrives as highs hit the mid to upper 30s. A weak system may brush western Wisconsin early with a few snow showers, but impacts should stay minor.

Cooler air will slip in Friday night into Saturday, though it will still be fairly mild for early February.

Above-normal temperatures return Sunday and carry into next week, with quiet weather overall.

Cooler air returns Monday in the Twin Cities, with highs in the teens and dry, calm weather.

A weak clipper may brush southwestern Minnesota Monday evening with a few flakes, but most areas will stay dry with little or no accumulation.

Tuesday’s temperatures will be similar.

Highs will trend milder mid to late week, with some spots pushing toward 40 degrees by Thursday.

Additional weak clippers will pass through later in the week, favoring northern Minnesota into Wisconsin with only minor snow chances.

Deep winter cold holds on in Minnesota on Wednesday, but a slow turn to warmer weather is ahead.

Wednesday will be cold and quiet, with plenty of clouds at times, highs in the single digits and a sharp bite to the air, especially early.

Thursday and Friday will mark the coldest stretch of the week. Mornings will be well below zero, with wind chills dipping into the 20s below zero at times.

The weekend will still be cold, but not as harsh. Temperatures will start to slowly climb, and a weak system could bring a light dusting of snow.

Early next week, we’ll see a noticeable warm-up, with highs returning to the teens and 20s. There will be occasional light snow chances.

The cold, quiet pattern continues Tuesday in Minnesota.

It’ll be a breezy morning, with highs in the single digits. The rest of the week looks very similar, with plenty of sunshine, but cold temperatures.

A few flurries or light snow showers are possible over the weekend, but it doesn’t look impactful at this point.

Temperatures will begin a slow rebound late in the weekend into early next week as highs trend closer to normal.

Monday will start out dangerously cold in Minnesota.

A cold weather advisory is in place through 11 a.m. for most of the state, including the Twin Cities. Wind chills dropped into the double digits below zero overnight, and metro residents are waking up to subzero temperatures, as well.

A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect due to the cold, and some schools have announced cancellations or delays.

Highs will eventually climb into the teens on Monday.

Temperatures will cool slightly for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday — expect single-digit highs. Then, a gradual warm-up begins that could bring highs into the 20s by the end of the weekend.

Brutal cold will take over Minnesota on Thursday.

The entire state is under an extreme cold warning through noon on Friday, according to the National Weather Service. NEXT Weather Alerts have also been issued for Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Winds will stay strong and temperatures will fall throughout the day after reaching a high in the single digits early. By afternoon, it will feel dangerously cold.

The extreme cold arrives Thursday night into Friday morning as wind chills drop as low as 45 below zero. That’s cold enough to experience frostbite in minutes. 

Highs on Friday will be below zero, with wind chills still well under 30 below. Highs will remain below zero on Saturday.

The cold will ease slightly over the weekend, but temperatures will remain well below normal, with highs in the single digits at best. By early next week, we should see temperatures in the double digits again. There are signs of a warmer start to February, too.

Wednesday will bring light snow to the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota before a sharp turn to dangerous cold.

A round of organized, light snow will develop in mid to late morning, mainly affecting areas south of Interstate 94. Spotty showers should hang around for the evening commute. Most spots will see around an inch of accumulation.

Winds will increase Wednesday afternoon and evening, leading to areas of blowing snow, especially across western and southern Minnesota.

As the snow tapers off, arctic air will pour in behind it. Bitter cold will settle in Thursday night through Saturday. NEXT Weather Alerts are in place for Friday and Saturday, and the National Weather Service has issued an extreme cold watch.

Wind chills could drop to around 45 below zero Friday morning. It will remain cold through the weekend, with positive numbers returning on Sunday.

Bitter cold will dominate in Minnesota on Monday as highs stay in the single digits.

A cold weather advisory is in effect for virtually the entire state until noon, with wind chills between 25 and 35 below zero expected.

Tuesday will still be cold, but winds will ease and temperatures will inch closer to seasonal levels late in the day.

Wednesday will provide a short break, with near-normal January temperatures expected and a low-end chance for light snow.

Late in the week, the Arctic air reloads. Highs on Friday could be below zero.

Tuesday will be a mild January day, with highs near 40 in the Twin Cities.

A brief window of light, mixed precipitation is possible early, mainly northeast of Interstate 94, with only a small chance for a light glaze before temperatures rise above freezing around mid-morning.

Cooler air settles in Tuesday night and Wednesday, with highs dropping back into the teens and low 20s. A few flurries are possible, but impacts should stay limited.

Thursday into Friday, a more organized stretch of light snow arrives. Periods of snow could add between 1 and 4 inches, with higher totals favored northeast of a line from Fargo to Rochester.

Colder air will build in for the weekend.

The Twin Cities will start the week with a couple of mild days before temperatures start falling again.

Highs will be in the upper 30s on Monday, with sunshine prevalent before clouds increase later on. A weak system could bring in a wintry mix or some rain to the north, but the metro should stay dry.

Tuesday will bring the warmest air of the week, with highs in the lower 40s likely. Expect some more melting of snow.

From midweek on, temperatures start falling. Highs will be back to average or below. Thursday and Friday will bring chances for snow.

Colder Arctic air will get pushed into the region this weekend, potentially causing some very cold days.

Wednesday will bring early fog and a warm-up to parts of Minnesota.

Fog and freezing fog will develop across eastern Minnesota and west-central Wisconsin, with a few slick spots possible on untreated roads.

Temperatures will climb above freezing, with highs in the low 40s possible in southwestern Minnesota if clouds thin out.

Persistent low clouds may limit warming elsewhere and keep visibility reduced at times through Wednesday night.

A passing storm arriving Thursday into Friday should stay mostly southeast, but parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin could see light snow or a brief mix.

Another system Friday night into Saturday may bring light snow, mainly south and east, with dry and milder weather returning early next week.

The cold will stick around in Minnesota on Friday, but a warmer turn is coming.

Highs will reach the teens in the Twin Cities as clouds linger. A weak system Friday night into early Saturday could bring a few flurries or a light dusting, but impacts look minimal.

Temperatures will stay below normal on Saturday, but begin to recover on Sunday as winds turn more westerly. A light precipitation chance returns, with a small risk for a brief glaze in spots.

Early next week, milder air wins out and highs will trend above freezing.

Minnesota will see a quiet but cold start to 2026.

In the Twin Cities, highs on New Year’s Day will be in the teens under mostly cloudy skies. Some light snow may move through, with less than an inch of accumulation.

Cold air will settle in Thursday night into Friday as overnight lows dip to or below zero with light winds. Friday will stay dry and chilly, with highs again in the teens.

Below normal temperatures will continue on Saturday, and another weak disturbance may bring a few flurries or very light snow. Impacts look minimal.

Sunday brings a noticeable change as temperatures begin to recover. Highs will climb back into the 20s.

The milder trend will continue early next week.

New Year’s Eve will start with light snow in the Twin Cities, with colder air to follow.

A quick-moving clipper could impact the morning commute before tapering off by early afternoon. Most locations will get less than an inch of snow.

Travel should improve later on Wednesday, but behind the snow, a colder stretch begins. Temperatures will fall to around zero or a few degrees below on Wednesday night, with brisk wind chills.

New Year’s Day will stay cold, with highs limited to the teens and lots of clouds for most areas.

By Friday and continuing into the weekend, sunshine becomes more common and temperatures will slowly climb back into the 20s.