Minneapolis residents can expect a mixed bag of weather conditions in the coming week, with a slight chance of sprinkles and partly sunny skies today followed by a potential for areas of frost as the week progresses. According to the National Weather Service, today's high will hover around 63 degrees with a light east southeast wind, providing a brief respite before the arrival of brisker breezes and chillier nights.
Tonight's forecast includes partly cloudy conditions with a low around 46 degrees, and the wind changing course, coming in from the southwest after midnight. Looking ahead to Sunday, a 20 percent chance of showers looms before noon, giving way to partly sunny skies and gusty conditions, with northwestern winds reaching up to 35 mph. Caught in the brisk wind, some local residents may need to secure their outdoor belongings before the potential for the showers hit.
As Columbus Day approaches, forecasters expect a mostly sunny day with temperatures cresting at about 53 degrees and the north northwest wind calming somewhat to 5 to 10 mph. Monday night will introduce the season's chill as areas of frost are predicted after 2am, with the thermometer possibly dipping to a low around 34 degrees. People with sensitive plants will want to take note as frost could pose a risk to outdoor flora.
The trend of frosty mornings is expected to continue through Wednesday, as areas of frost are likely before 8am. With the gloom dispelled, the day will brighten up to sunny with a high near 63 degrees, while south southwest winds will be more gentle at 5 to 10 mph. These conditions, while frost nips at the heels of dawn, will serve as a gentle prelude to warmer temperatures forecasted for Thursday.
Thursday is set to bring clear skies and warmth to Minneapolis, with a high reaching an invigorating 73 degrees amid south winds at 10 to 15 mph. However, as night falls, temperatures will only decrease slightly to a low around 57 degrees. Looking towards the end of the week, Friday introduces a 30 percent chance of showers. Despite this, the day maintains a semblance of summer with a mostly sunny forecast and a high near 74 degrees, accompanied by south winds that could gust as high as 25 mph.
