National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Tracking a Strong Cold Front Crossing the Central to Eastern States into the Weekend

A strong cold front will cross the Rockies today, Midwest Friday, Great Lakes to Mississippi Valley Saturday, then East Coast on Sunday with areas of showers and thunderstorms. Cold high pressure in the wake of the front will bring areas of gusty winds and snow to the Rockies and Plains today into Saturday. Severe thunderstorms will be possible Saturday from east Texas into the Mid to Deep South. Read More >

Current conditions at

Minneapolis, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (KMSP)

Lat: 44.88°NLon: 93.23°WElev: 840ft.

Fair

50°F

10°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed E 10 mph
Barometer 29.58 in (1002.0 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 7 Dec 1:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Minneapolis MN

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 53 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 37 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 51 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 31 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

    High: 36 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Blustery
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

    Low: 23 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 32 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 20 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 38 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West northwest wind around 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind around 15 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. West wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Click Map For Forecast
Disclaimer
Map Legend
Point Forecast:
Minneapolis MN
 44.98°N 93.25°W (Elev. 801 ft)
Last Update:
10:28 am CST Dec 7, 2023
Forecast Valid:
2pm CST Dec 7, 2023-6pm CST Dec 13, 2023
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation