Residents of Minneapolis are bracing for a mixed bag of weather in the week ahead, according to the latest forecasts. The National Weather Service predicts that the city will experience mostly cloudy skies today with a high near 54 degrees, alongside brisk winds from the northwest reaching 15 to 25 mph with occasional gusts potentially as high as 40 mph. A turn towards colder temperatures is expected as the week progresses, with widespread frost forecast for the early hours of both Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. The National Weather Service notes areas of frost after 2 a.m. on Monday night and widespread frost again mainly before 8 a.m. on Wednesday.
As Columbus Day approaches, the weather service shares that the conditions look to be mostly sunny, with temperatures peaking around 51 degrees, and a gentle north-northwest wind of around 10 mph is expected. Those celebrating the holiday should be able to enjoy outdoor activities without the need to bundle up too snugly. Come evening, Minneapolis will cool down again, with Monday night predicted to possibly drop to as low as 35 degrees and bringing areas of frost after 2 a.m.
Looking further into the week, the forecast indicates a slight warming trend. On Tuesday, after the early morning frost clears, the day should remain sunny with a high near 54 degrees and north-northeast winds around 5 mph. Minneapolis weather is set to take a more pleasant turn mid-week. "Widespread frost, mainly before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 61," as stated by the National Weather Service.
The temperature is expected to gradually rise, with Thursday likely to quickly become sunny with a high near 70, accompanied by breezy conditions that could see south winds from 15 to 20 mph and gusts as high as 35 mph. Residents will want to enjoy this break from the chill before a return to more unsettled weather. Showers are back in the outlook with a 30 percent chance on Friday and a slightly higher 50 percent chance for Friday night, when lows may dip to around 49 degrees. "Mostly sunny, with a high near 72," the National Weather Service suggests for Friday, despite the chance of showers.
Wrapping up the week's weather, Saturday is projected to be mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and a high near 61 degrees. The winds may shift to come from the west around 10 mph. Minneapolis residents should look to plan accordingly, fitting outdoor activities around this variable weather, especially if wishing to avoid getting caught in potential rainfall.
