According to the latest weather reports, Minneapolis residents can look forward to a blend of sunshine and the potential for gusty winds this weekend. Today is shining bright with a high near 65 degrees, accompanied by a south-southeast breeze pushing at 5 to 15 mph. By evening, the city will see a rise in cloud cover, setting the stage for a mild night with temperatures sagging to around 48 degrees and winds picking up, gusting as high as 25 mph, according to forecast.weather.gov.
Tomorrow promises even more warmth with a high near 72 degrees—a potentially perfect day for those itching to shed their winter coats. But, residents should hold onto their hats as the southeast wind shifts west in the afternoon, blowing at 15 to 20 mph and capable of reaching gusts up to 30 mph. A touch of precipitation might not hold off until Sunday night when there's a modest 20 percent chance of rain after midnight. The closeness of the winds, with its chilly embrace, will knock the temperature down to approximately 36 degrees.
Record highs are all but a lock this weekend, with highs in the 60s today 🙴 potentially in the 70s Sunday. Isolated rain showers are possible Sunday evening across eastern MN 🙴 western WI. Better chances for rain come Monday.#mnwx #wiwx pic.twitter.com/vtCiQtJ6s7
— NWS Twin Cities (@NWSTwinCities) March 2, 2024
The start of the work week swings into view with a slight chance of rain and maybe even a stray snowflake or two before 2 pm on Monday. Though the sky may only be partially clear, the mercury will peak at about 48 degrees, coupled with a north-northwest wind traveling at a time of 5 to 10 mph. Nightfall brings a partial veil of clouds overhead and temperatures that will dip into the upper 20s, the National Weather Service details.
On Tuesday, Minnesotans will be treated to full sunshine and highs caressing the 47-degree mark. The wind, steady from the north and shifting west-southwest by morning, blows softly at around 10 mph. With nighttime approaching, partly cloudy skies will gather once again, and temperatures will thaw to a low of around 31 degrees. Midweek forecasts bring a hint of variety, balancing sunshine with a 20 percent chance of rain by Wednesday night and a likelihood of showers increasing as the week progresses, culminating in a 40 percent chance of rain by Friday, confirms forecast.weather.gov.
