Weather Forecast

Pleasant Friday in Twin Cities, winter storm warning for weekend snow in Arrowhead

By Joseph Dames

Updated on: January 31, 2025 / 5:29 PM CST / CBS Minnesota

NEXT Weather: 5 p.m. report for Minnesota from Jan. 31, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS — The Twin Cities will enjoy more sunshine on Friday with temps 10-15 degrees cooler than Thursday's record highs.

Highs are expected to reach the 40s, with sunshine fading into clouds by the evening.

Saturday morning will be dry and cloudy before snow chances increase midday, with most areas north of I-94 picking up snow that will fall through the evening hours. Less than an inch is expected around the metro.

The north shore area could see more than six inches of accumulation. Lake and Cook counties are under a winter storm warning through 6 a.m. on Sunday. The National Weather Service said winds may gust up to 35 mph and travel could be difficult, with snowfall rates up to half an inch per hour possible.

A second piece of energy sweeps through Sunday, bringing a light, wintry mix. Temperatures will remain mild with highs in the upper 30s.

Next week will be colder with highs in the teens and 20s. Expect multiple chances for light snow and some nights in the single digits.

Joseph Dames

Joseph Dames joined the WCCO team during the winter of 2022. He is currently the weekday morning meteorologist. You can also catch him putting together weather, science, and other environmental stories during the week.