Minneapolis residents should brace for patchy blowing snow this afternoon, with the National Weather Service predicting mostly sunny skies but with a chilly high around 29 degrees and breezy conditions that could see gusts as high as 35 mph, as per the weather forecast for the day. Continuing into the evening, the wind isn't expected to let up too much, maintaining speed between 10 to 20 mph, and could reach gusts up to 30 mph under mostly clear skies.
As the weekend progresses, Minneapolis is looking to have a sunny Sunday with a comfortable high near 33 degrees and lighter northwest winds at 5 to 10 mph, followed by Washington's Birthday on Monday which will see a temperature shift to a higher near 37 degrees under mostly cloudy skies; winds are anticipated to continue at a gentle easterly pace, ranging from 5 to 10 mph and the remainder of the week promises a warming trend with temperatures rising modestly, while the evenings are predicted to cool down to lows in the low to mid-twenties—expect a slight chance of precipitation late Tuesday into Wednesday.
But before the sunnier outlook sets in, the National Weather Service warns of hazardous conditions for today due to the gusty winds potentially creating slick spots on roads from blowing snow that melts and refreezes, "Breezy west wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph will lead to patchy blowing snow," which serves as an immediate concern for travelers across the region as the week ends.
Fortunately, for those looking ahead, no further hazardous weather conditions are expected after today for Minneapolis and its surrounding areas, offering a reprieve from any weather-related woes, leading into a week where the clearest skies align with steady winds—residents can take comfort knowing that, Sunday through Friday, the outlook is remarkably calmer with only some potential for slight rain or snow by Tuesday night but with a scant 20% chance of precipitation.
