Minneapolis residents can expect a damp start to their week, with showers and potential thunderstorms clouding the start of Memorial Day. According to the National Weather Service, there's a 40 percent chance of rain today, mainly between 8am and 11am, with cloudy skies and highs hovering around a comfortable 69 degrees. As the day progresses, those looking to partake in outdoor festivities should plan for possible disruptions.

Evening plans seem to fare better, with the weather forecast suggesting partly cloudy skies and lows dropping down to around 50 degrees. However, the holiday itself might be less cooperative. The National Weather Service predicts a busy weather day on Memorial Day itself, with a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before the day clears up towards the evening. "A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 5pm," the forecast states.

The post-holiday outlook appears to improve. Tuesday promises a minor 20 percent chance of rain before 1pm and then makes way for mostly sunny skies with a high near 66. Residents can enjoy clearer skies that evening, as the chance of rain drops to a slight 10 percent before 7pm. Likewise, Wednesday offers sunny conditions with a high topping 72, presenting an opportunity for those in Minneapolis to enjoy the outdoors. Sunshine continues into the evening with the mercury expected to dip to a nighttime low of around 53.

The remainder of the week, however, seems unpredictable with Thursday bringing back a slight chance of showers after 1pm among an otherwise sunny day. The temperature is set to peak near 78 degrees. "A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm," the forecast suggests, indicating fluctuations in weather that could impact outdoor plans. Thursday night might see showers and thunderstorms after 1am and will have lows around 59 degrees.

Looking ahead to the weekend, Minneapolis will experience partly sunny conditions, accompanied by a lingering possibility of showers and thunderstorms both Friday and Saturday. While the high should reach into the mid-70s, the National Weather Service advises keeping an umbrella handy with a consistent 30 to 40 percent chance of rain throughout the end of the week.