Minneapolis residents are in for a mix of rain, snow, and potentially hazardous fog over the upcoming week, according to weather forecasts. Throughout today, the city will see rain likely transitioning to snow after noon, leading to little to no accumulation but with patches of fog reducing visibility on the roads.
As the day progresses, so does the chance of precipitation with a 60% likelihood. It is not expected to stick around leading to any significant snow accumulations, according to the National Weather Service. The agency has not called for SKYWARN spotter activation, indicating that while conditions may be troublesome, they do not warrant extreme caution. Still, with south winds blowing at 5 to 10 mph and a high near 43, residents are encouraged to bundle up as they head out.
By tonight, the possibility of snow dips to a slight 20% between 9:00 p.m. and midnight, and the conditions are set to continue being mostly cloudy with a low of around 29. The Hazardous Weather Outlook from the National Weather Service also warns of patchy, possibly freezing fog that could lead to more slick conditions on the road throughout tonight and into tomorrow morning.
As Wednesday rolls around, Minneapolis expects a 30% chance of precipitation with snow possibly occurring before 1:00 pm, then turning to rain as the temperature hovers near 37 degrees with calm winds turning north-northwest. However, for those planning to attend outdoor events, these scattered showers might present some inconvenience although no significant snow cover is forecast. Looking ahead to Thursday, the weather is predicted to be partly sunny with a high near 40 and a steady north-northwest wind, offering some respite from the earlier drizzles and flurries.
Approaching the weekend, locals should anticipate sunny skies Friday with temperatures climbing close to 39 degrees, while the nighttime could bring temperatures dropping to the high 20 degrees. The outlook suggests varied clouds and sunshine for Saturday and Sunday with highs in the mid-30 degrees and lows dipping into the 20 degrees. By New Year's Day, Minneapolis is forecasted to revert back to mostly sunny conditions accompanied by a slightly warmer southwest wind.
