Minneapolis residents can look forward to a mixed bag of weather this week, with sunshine, clouds, and a possible sprinkle of rain and snow on the horizon. According to the weather forecast from the National Weather Service, today in Minneapolis is mostly sunny with a high near 46 degrees, accompanied by a slight north-northeast breeze turning east in the afternoon. The evening cools down to around 29, under mostly cloudy skies that will clear up later on.
For those planning midweek activities, clouds will be on the increase come Wednesday, with temperatures reaching up to 53 degrees and southeast winds picking up between 5 to 15 mph. The night brings a 20 percent chance of rain after midnight as the cloud cover persists, dipping to a low of around 37 degrees with steady southeast winds.
Occasional high clouds are possible through Wednesday with highs in the 40s and 50s. There is a chance of rain and snow beginning Wednesday night and lingering through late week. pic.twitter.com/XaiqyfON22
— NWS Twin Cities (@NWSTwinCities) March 5, 2024
Thursday's outlook suggests a continued 30 percent chance of rain while temperatures hover near 50 degrees. The wind, initially from the south-southeast, is expected to veer north-northeast later in the day. Folks should keep umbrellas handy Thursday night, as rain and snow mix could enter the equation before 4 am, with lows dropping near the 30-degree mark and north-northeast winds blowing at 10 to 15 mph.
As the week draws to a close, Friday offers a slight 20 percent chance of snow before 9 am, transforming into a slim possibility of rain later. The day is set to be partly sunny with highs in the mid-40s and a brisk north wind. Nighttime temperatures will once again take a dip, settling around 25 degrees under partly cloudy skies and northnorthwest winds that mean business.
The weekend spells relief with sunny days on both Saturday and Sunday, and highs steadily climbing from 44 to 47 degrees. The winds, sticking with their northwestern allegiance, will maintain the chill both during the days and through the nights, which are forecasted to be mostly clear with lows around 25 degrees. Heading into the new week, Monday promises to warm things up, boasting a sunny high nearing 57 degrees set against a backdrop of less aggressive south-southwest winds.
