Minneapolis is set to experience a broad range of weather conditions in the upcoming week, from showers and thunderstorms to widespread haze and sunny skies. According to the National Weather Service, today's forecast includes a chance of early showers and a slight chance between 10 am and 11 am, followed by widespread haze until the afternoon. By the end of the day, residents can expect mostly sunny weather with a high near 75 degrees and a north-northwest breeze. The chance of precipitation stands at 20%.
Scattered showers with a few rumbles of thunder this morning will shift southeast later today. Wildfire smoke returns behind the cold front, but air quality quickly improves on Friday. We'll get a taste of Fall Friday & Saturday before the return of Summer-like temps. #mnwx #wiwx pic.twitter.com/mKoCS1P6Wz
— NWS Twin Cities (@NWSTwinCities) September 5, 2024
As the week progresses, the weather appears somewhat calmer. Tonight's outlook is for partly cloudy skies with a low of around 53 degrees, and a north-northwest wind blowing lightly. Friday will bring a 20 percent chance of showers before 4 pm, but overall, it will be mostly sunny with temperatures reaching nearly 67, as detailed by the National Weather Service. After an evening with patchy fog, Saturday will dawn mostly sunny after the fog lifts at 7 am, offering clear skies with highs around 69.
The weather pattern for the weekend remains pleasant, promising ideal conditions for outdoor activities. Sunday will be sunny with a high near 78 degrees, followed by a clear night and a low around 57. The steady trend of sunny weather extends into Monday, with highs expected to hit 83 degrees. Evenings will also remain mostly clear, dipping to around 63 degrees at night.
The pleasant weather will likely hold until mid-week, as Tuesday's conditions will be partly sunny with a high near 82. The following night, skies will be partly cloudy with lows around 65 degrees. Wednesday will be mostly sunny, accompanied by a southern breeze, with the mercury likely to peak at 85 degrees, says the National Weather Service.
