Minneapolitans can expect a string of mostly cloudy days ahead with chilly temperatures lingering in the low thirties, according to the latest weather forecast. The city is set for a high near 31 degrees today, with a subtle shift from south winds to a northwesterly breeze in the afternoon. As the night draws in, the clouds remain steadfast, hovering above with a low of around 22 degrees and the wind taking a northeasterly turn after midnight.
On Tuesday, residents will notice little change in the skies, as "mostly cloudy" remains the day's watchword, and a high near 33 degrees is anticipated. The gentle east-northeast wind persists, ensuring the chill in the air lingers, though not with a bite. As darkness falls, the clouds thicken, the temperature drops to a low of around 29 degrees, and, the east wind shifts to a soft south-southeast breeze, setting the stage for the day to follow.
The chance of rain creeps into the forecast Wednesday afternoon, with a 20 percent possibility of rain showers, amid cloudy skies and a slightly warmer high near 36 degrees. The increased chances for rain continue into Wednesday night with the probability of showers ramping up to 50 percent. Forecasters anticipate new precipitation amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, according to the National Weather Service.
For those hoping for clearer skies, the forecast might disappoint with a continuing 40 percent chance of rain on Thursday, and, the persistent cloud cover dictating the weather narrative with a high once again near 36 degrees. The evening's potential precipitation tapers off before midnight, leaving behind another cloudy night with a low of around 31 degrees, and the north-northwest wind maintaining a gentle presence.
The weekend does not promise any significant relief from the overcast conditions. The forecast for Friday indicates cloudy skies and a high near 37 degrees, followed by more of the same cloudiness during the night with temperatures taking an infinitesimal dip to around 30 degrees. Similar conditions stretch into Saturday, with a mostly cloudy outlook paired with a high near 36 degrees and the west-northwest wind showing a modest increase in strength.
There is, however, a silver lining for the end of the weekend. Sunday sees a slight break in the monotony with "partly sunny" skies in the mix and a high near 37 degrees, providing some reprieve as the southwest wind picks up to between 5 and 10 mph. It's a small consolation for those yearning to glimpse blue amidst the gray expanse above.
