Minneapolis is bracing for a week of unpredictable spring weather, with forecasts suggesting a mix of sun, clouds, and precipitation, as residents wonder if they can finally pack away their winter gear. According to the National Weather Service, today Minneapolis can expect a cloudy morning that will give way to clearer skies, and a high of around 41 degrees. A northwest wind will blow at around 10 mph, ensuring that while it might get brighter, there will still be a bite in the air.
The conditions tonight will not favor star gazers, with mostly cloudy skies and a modest low expected around 31 degrees. The northwest wind will calm down after midnight, perhaps becoming the precursor to a more serene Sunday morning. Tomorrow afternoon, a 30 percent chance of rain adds an element of uncertainty, clouding plans with a high nearing 45 and light winds shifting from east to north-northeast.
Going into Sunday night, individuals looking for a peaceful end to their weekend might have to listen to the pitter-patter of a rain-snow mix. The likelihood of precipitation increases to 40 percent before tapering off early Monday morning. Forecasters predict a low of around 31 degrees with a north-northeast wind persisting at around 10 mph.
Monday’s weather is shaping up to be indecisive, with a 50 percent chance of rain and snow mix before 2 pm, following rain. The forecast, posted on the National Weather Service website, notes a high near 44 degrees alongside a persistent northeast wind. For those making outdoor plans, they suggest keeping an umbrella close with less than half an inch of new snow possible.
Tuesday’s weather offers a reprieve with mostly sunny conditions anticipated and a high climbing to about 47 degrees. The north-northwest wind will maintain its pace at around 10 mph. Following suit, Wednesday looks sunny with a temperature peaking near 49, and the north-northwest wind blowing steadily, giving residents a much-awaited taste of spring in the air.
The latter half of the week suggests that warmer weather may finally be arriving in Minneapolis. Thursday promises sunshine with the mercury expected to rise to a pleasant 57 degrees. Nightfall brings only a slight drop in temperatures and minimal cloud cover. Minneapolis peeks into the weekend with an optimistic forecast for Friday, anticipating sunny skies and a high temperature reaching into the low 60s, featuring a southeast wind between 10 to 15 mph – a breath of spring indeed.
