Minneapolis residents can expect a carousel of weather conditions this week, ranging from a dusting of snow to gusty winds and occasional displays of the sun, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service. The city, known for its harsh winters, will navigate through the rest of the week under a canopy of mostly cloudy skies, with temperatures seesawing in typical Midwestern fashion.
There are a few chances for snow in the coming days, with the most widespread chance occurring Wednesday evening. Temperatures in the 30s will drop to the 20s on Thursday and Friday.#MNwx #WIwx pic.twitter.com/9J5yny6asj
— NWS Twin Cities (@NWSTwinCities) February 13, 2024
Today's weather remains mostly cloudy, hovering at a high near 36 degrees, with light winds turning from north to south in the afternoon. Tonight, the mercury dips to a low around 29 degrees, as southeast breezes make way for stronger southerly winds come evening. The looming weather appeared stable, yet Wednesday promises a slight chance of snow post lunch hour, according to the National Weather Service.
By Wednesday night, the likelihood of snowfall increases to 50 percent, especially between 7 p.m. and 1 a.m. The skies will transition from cloudy to partly clear skies through the night, with expected snow accumulation of approximately an inch. The rest of the week is a mix of minor snow chances before sunrise on Thursday and Friday with daily high temperatures dipping back down into the low thirties and twenties.
The weekend warms slightly but brings brisk winds, with Minneapolis set for a mostly sunny Saturday and a high near 28 degrees, but those planning to step outside should bundle up. Winds from the west could reach 15 mph, with gusts as strong as 25 mph. These gusty conditions persist into Saturday night, potentially posing a challenge for any outdoor evening activities, yet the sky remains mostly clear plunging temperatures to around 20 degrees, per the National Weather Service.
Looking ahead to Washington's Birthday, Minneapolitans can anticipate a partly sunny day with a high pushing the 40-degree mark. A southeast wind is expected to shift southwest in the afternoon, signaling a modest upswing in the weekly weather pendulum just in time for the holiday. While the weather patterns are indeed whimsical, they seem to hold in their core the spirit of the season, unpredictable as it may be.
