Residents of Minneapolis can expect to see an increase in cloud cover today, with temperatures peaking at a comfortable 66 degrees, as light winds from the north-northwest pick up momentum through the morning, according to the National Weather Service. The evening forecast predicts an overcast sky initially, which will give way to gradual clearing as the night progresses, leading to a cooler low of around 43 degrees with calm winds setting in.
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The transition to the weekend will bring a notable shift in the atmosphere. Friday is set to be sun-drenched with temperatures nudging upwards to a pleasant 69 degrees during the day, light southern winds will whisper through the city altering its stride and shifting into Friday night when the sky should remain unblemished by clouds, and a slightly warmer low around 52 degrees is expected, as per the National Weather Service. The consistent southern breeze will maintain its presence, reaching speeds of 5 to 10 mph.
For those making plans for Saturday, the weather appears to be cooperating with conditions ideal for outdoor activities — the forecast points to a sunny and warm day with a high near the 80-degree mark, and it will be breezy. The south-southeast wind is projected to be vigorous, blowing at 15 to 20 mph, with the possibility of guts reaching as high as 35 mph, and during Saturday night it will remain mostly clear though temperatures are predicted to dip to 53 degrees, a sturdy west wind around 15 mph with gusts that could reach 30 mph will continue.
Sunday's forecast anticipates continued clear skies accompanied by a high near 65 degrees, the northwest wind won't be slowing down much, it's expected to blow around 15 mph with gusts potentially as high as 30 mph, and as night falls, the clarity in the sky should hold with a low around 45 degrees, while the wind will taper to a gentler 5 to 10 mph pace. The city will kick off the new week with more sunlight. Monday is predicted to be another sunny day, the temperatures will climb to a high near 68 degrees, and a west-northwest wind will breeze through at 5 to 10 mph, leading into a night that maintains the clear conditions with a low around 45 degrees, while the wind calms by evening.
The weather pattern for the start of next week appears to be holding steady, as detailed by the latest updates, Tuesday will be yet another day to revel in the sun, with a high reaching near 74 degrees and a mild south-southwest wind around 5 mph, carrying through into a clear night with a low about 50 degrees, followed by a Wednesday that's expected to uphold the sunny streak with a high nearing 76 degrees as the south southeast wind continues at a mild pace of 5 to 10 mph.
