Minneapolis residents can finally stow away their winter gear and look forward to a stretch of pleasant weather, with temperatures reaching into the 70s, according to the National Weather Service. The midweek forecast promises a high near 72 degrees today with sunny skies, and a light southwest wind clocking in at 5 to 10 mph. However, a brief interlude of unrest may occur tonight with a slim 20 percent chance of showers before 8 p.m., but the clouds are expected to part, leaving the low at a comfortable 45 degrees.
Outdoor plans on Thursday might hit a snag as the forecast hints at a 50 percent chance of showers, particularly after 2 p.m., while the sun plays peek-a-boo amidst partly sunny conditions. The high is slated to dip to a cooler 58 degrees, with the bluster picking up – the north-northwest wind could run wild between 10 to 20 mph, including gusts that might reach the height of 30 mph. Thursday night follows a similar suit, with ongoing chances of rain before 2 a.m. and a low circling around 41 degrees.
On Friday, the sun will reclaim its throne, delivering a high near 61 degrees and a fresh breeze. The wind, intent on making its presence felt from the northwest, will assert strengths of 15 to 20 mph, with gusts possibly rampaging as high as 30 mph. This brisk atmosphere will persist into Friday evening, which will be mostly clear, the temperature resting at a low around 41 degrees, and winds taking a turn to the south-southeast after midnight, plausibly gusting to 25 mph.
Looking ahead to the weekend, "sunny skies dominate Saturday with a high climbing to a delightful 74 degrees," as detailed by the National Weather Service. Saturday night introduces a negligible chance of showers between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., the low settling at 53 degrees. Winds will shuffle directions, shifting from south-southeast to west-southwest after midnight. Sunday maintains the warm trend, with another high near 74 degrees, while a 20 percent chance of showers could sneak into Sunday night past 2 a.m.
Entering next week, Monday brings a mix of sun and potential showers with a 30 percent chance of precipitation and a high aiming for 71 degrees. However, more substantial rainfall is on the horizon for Monday night into Tuesday, where showers and possible thunderstorms become more likely, dousing hopes of dry skies with a 60 percent chance of getting wet, and a substantial breeze to accompany it. Tuesday's forecast completes the tumult with persistent showers and the possibility of thunderstorms, a dose of cloud cover, and a high of around 64 degrees, in the company of an assertive east-southeast wind gusting up to 35 mph.
