Minneapolis residents can expect a sunny day ahead with temperatures peaking around 77 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The warmth is followed by a clear shift, as showers are anticipated to begin after 2 a.m. tonight, with a significant chance of precipitation pegged at 80%. The overnight low is expected to be around 58 degrees, with minimal wind activity, shifting from the west-northwest to a tranquil calm in the evening.
As for the weekend outlook, early risers on Saturday might catch some lingering showers, particularly before 7 a.m., however, the sun will make a comeback, pushing temperatures up to a comfortable 74 degrees. The evening promises a mostly clear sky, and temperatures dipping slightly to a low of around 55 degrees. Sunday continues the pattern of reprieve, offering full sunshine and a high near 74, with a slight, 20 percent chance of showers returning in the night.
Looking towards the new week, Monday and Tuesday maintain mostly sunny conditions. Highs are projected to be in the low 70s at the start of the week, climbing to a near 77 by Tuesday. As the week progresses, the temperature is set to escalate further, pointing to an anticipated high of 85 by Wednesday, under sunny skies. By Thursday, while still mostly sunny, there's a subtle increase in the possibility of showers and thunderstorms – a 20 percent chance – accompanying the warmest day of the week, approaching 88 degrees.
In summary, after a sunny start today, residents should prepare for some nocturnal showers and a possible wet start to their Saturday. From there, Minneapolis will see a stretch of largely sunny days with intermittently rising temperatures and minimal chances for showers, until mid-week when the possibility of storms slightly rises again, with a 20 percent chance both on Wednesday and Thursday nights.
