MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – A perilous Thursday morning commute is anticipated due to an overnight combination of freezing rain, snow, and ice.
Minnesota’s Weather Outlook for Wednesday
The weather projection:
Minnesota will begin Wednesday calmly, with clouds gathering throughout the day. Temperatures will be in the mid-40s, a bit cooler than usual, accompanied by a gentle northeast wind.
The day will largely remain dry, although scattered showers might reach western Minnesota in the late afternoon. The highest likelihood of precipitation will occur after nightfall.
Expected Schedule for Snow, Ice, and Rain in the Twin Cities
Timeline details:
Weather conditions are set to worsen from late Wednesday into Thursday as a system approaches, delivering a blend of rain, snow, and ice across Minnesota.
Below is a detailed timeline for the Twin Cities metropolitan area:
- 6 p.m. to Midnight: The metropolitan area will see light rain, mixing with snow and sleet. Temperatures are expected to stay in the upper 30s.
- Midnight to 6 a.m. Thursday: Freezing rain and sleet are predicted, as temperatures fall to the low 30s amidst brisk easterly winds. Hazardous travel conditions, including icy and slushy roads, are possible.
- 6 a.m. to Thursday Afternoon: Road conditions will progressively get better post-lunchtime. Temperatures will stay in the mid-30s, and precipitation will primarily shift to rain.
A winter weather advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service, covering a significant portion of Minnesota from midnight through Thursday. Furthermore, a winter storm warning is active for areas around the Twin Cities metro and the Arrowhead region until Thursday noon, given the likelihood of substantial mixed precipitation and dangerous travel.
Long-Range Weather Outlook for Minnesota
What to expect next:
After Thursday’s period of wintry mix, another weather system will swiftly approach, introducing further opportunities for rain and potential snow between Friday and Saturday.
Sunday appears colder yet calmer, with the return of sunshine. Temperatures are expected to remain slightly below average as we head into the beginning of next week.
Below is the seven-day weather projection:
Source Information: This report incorporates data provided by FOX 9 meteorologists.