Minneapolis residents should keep their raincoats handy as forecasters predict a mixed bag of weather conditions for the coming week. Today holds a 50 percent chance of showers that might briefly clear up after 3 p.m. before returning around 4 p.m. The skies will remain mostly cloudy with temperatures expected to hover near the 50-degree mark. Winds are set to shift from the south to west-southwest in the morning, blowing at 5 to 15 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
Continued rain showers today with the best chances this morning. Final round of showers possible tonight into early Tuesday. The sun returns on Tuesday with warmer temperatures for the rest of the week. The next chance for some rain is late Wednesday into Thursday. #mnwx #wiwx pic.twitter.com/N2Kxf529DW
— NWS Twin Cities (@NWSTwinCities) April 8, 2024
As evening approaches, the likelihood of showers increases to 60 percent, mainly before 9 p.m., so evening commuters would be well-advised to hastily grab an umbrella on the way out. Overnight temperatures are forecasted to dip to around 41 degrees, with a consistent west wind at about 10 mph. Precipitation amounts, if any, are not expected to exceed a tenth of an inch.
Looking ahead to Tuesday, there's a slight chance of afternoon showers after 1 p.m. at 20 percent. The sun is predicted to occasionally appear amidst partly sunny skies which should see the temperatures rise to a more comfortable high near 58. Westerly winds will breeze through the city at 10 to 15 mph.
By midweek, Minneapolis residents can anticipate a break from the rain with mostly sunny conditions on Wednesday. However, a 20 percent chance of showers after 1 p.m. threatens to once again possibly dampen the day. Temperatures will see a significant climb, reaching an expected high of 68 degrees with lighter southwest winds at 5 to 10 mph, as per the National Weather Service. Evening conditions will remain partly cloudy with a continued chance for showers.
Thursday's forecast suggests a return to grayer skies with a 50 percent chance of showers, accompanied by breezy conditions. Northwest winds are set to pick up, blowing at 15 to 20 mph with gusts reaching up to 30 mph. The day is set to be partly sunny with a high near 57.
For those yearning for clear skies, Friday promises sunshine with a high near 61, facilitated by a northwest wind of around 15 mph. The sunny conditions are expected to persist into the weekend, with Saturday warming up to a high near 74 and breezy southeastern winds. However, there's a slight chance the evening could see some showers, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Concluding the week on a high note, Sunday is predicted to beam with sunshine and a high near 75, perfect for outdoor plans. West southwest winds will persist, blowing around 15 mph for those planning to take advantage of the clear, warm day.
