Sunny Breaks Through Minnesota’s Winter Cloud Cover

Morning clouds drift over the state, but by mid‑afternoon a patch of sun will peek through before more clouds roll in. Light southerly breezes, around five to ten miles per hour, will keep the air a bit fresh. Temperatures rise into the upper thirties and low forties across Minnesota, with the Twin Cities area reaching about forty degrees at its peak. Overnight lows will dip into the low thirties, staying close to freezing, and fog is expected to settle in many spots, with some places possibly seeing thick mist.Fog lingers into Thursday morning as the day warms to the forties and even low fifties in southern and western regions. By Friday, morning haze lifts, giving way to clear skies and sunny afternoons; temperatures climb nicely into the fifties. Saturday’s heat could push highs into the sixties before cooler, more seasonal air returns on Sunday and Monday, pulling temperatures back into the forties. These shifts show how Minnesota’s thaw is progressing: from cloudy mornings to sunny afternoons, with temperatures steadily climbing as winter retreats. Residents can expect a mix of clear skies and lingering fog throughout the week, with temperatures gradually easing into milder ranges.