Frost advisory issued for Twin Cities Friday night
A frost advisory is in effect for the Twin Cities metro Friday night into Saturday morning, with lows expected in the mid-30s.[1]
Parts of central and southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin are under freeze warnings where temperatures could fall into the upper 20s to low 30s.[1] Friday will be chilly and blustery, with highs near 50°F and northerly winds of 15-25 mph before skies clear this afternoon.[1]
Friday afternoon's clearing skies and brisk north winds set the stage for rapid overnight cooling. Those conditions will allow surface temperatures to drop quickly after sunset, enabling frost to form on exposed plants, cars, and uninsulated outdoor pipes.
Temperatures rebound over the weekend, with highs in the low to mid 60s Saturday and Sunday and upper 60s to around 70°F expected next week under mostly sunny skies.[1]
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- Friday, Oct. 16, 2026: Twin Cities highs around 50°F with northerly winds 15–25 mph and clearing skies in the afternoon.
- Friday night into Saturday morning: Frost advisory for the Twin Cities metro with lows in the mid‑30s; freeze warnings for parts of central and southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin where temps may fall into the upper 20s to low 30s.
- Weekend and beyond: Saturday and Sunday warm into the low–mid 60s, with next week’s highs forecast to reach the upper 60s and low 70s under mostly sunny skies.
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