Minneapolis weather today is shaping up to be mostly sunny with a high near 56°F, but don’t let that fool you—we’re starting with areas of frost this morning, and the bigger freeze story is coming later this week.
Right now, if you’re heading out early around the Chain of Lakes or along the Mississippi River trails, bundle up. We’ve got frost settling in before 7 AM CT, so that morning jog in northeast Minneapolis or a sunrise walk around Minnehaha Park will feel chilly. Temperatures overnight dipped to around 37°F with light northwest winds around 5 mph, creating perfect conditions for frost to form on grass and car windshields.
Here’s what the National Weather Service is telling us: this week we’re trapped in the cyclonic flow of a big upper-level low pressure system over Ontario. That means occasional clouds and even a few sprinkles can’t be ruled out through Friday, but nothing that’ll wreck your outdoor plans. The real concern is overnight lows—especially Thursday night and Friday night, when radiational cooling (that’s when heat escapes from the ground on clear nights) could push temperatures near or below freezing. If you’ve got early spring plantings around your yard in Edina, Bloomington, or St. Paul, keep an eye on the forecast. Vegetation has already woken up a couple weeks early this year, so a hard freeze could actually be impactful.
For today, though, enjoy it. Wednesday afternoon will be pleasant for outdoor activities. The Twins take on the Seattle Mariners at Target Field this evening—grab tickets on SeatGeek or Find tickets on StubHub and you’ll have decent weather for baseball. Wear layers; it’ll be cool but not cold once the sun’s out. If you’re heading to the Wild playoff game at Grand Casino Arena on Thursday night, similar story: mostly sunny during the day (high 52°F), but it’ll be chilly by game time. Grab Official team gear on Fanatics to show your support.
For those planning outdoor projects, today’s a good day to get things done. If you’re thinking about tackling your lawn or garden this week, grab some lawn fertilizer spring and get ahead of the growing season—just watch out for those freeze nights coming up. And if you’re grilling this weekend, a portable propane grill would be perfect for tailgating before the games.
Allergy season is ramping up with all this new growth. If you’re sensitive to pollen, consider an allergy relief nasal spray and maybe a pollen count face mask for your outdoor time. A HEPA air purifier inside wouldn’t hurt either, especially as we transition into May.
For dinner tonight, something warm and comforting works perfectly—a hearty pasta or stir-fry will hit the spot as we cool down this evening. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Looking ahead: Thursday stays mostly sunny with a high near 52°F and morning frost again. Friday could see some occasional showers, but nothing severe. By the weekend, temperatures moderate back closer to normal, though watch for continued shortwave activity bringing nuisance rain chances. Your best bet for outdoor plans? Today and Thursday. Save the indoor activities—concerts like Electric Callboy at the Armory on Saturday or theater shows like Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Orpheum—for when the rain moves in.
