The weather outlook for Minneapolis, MN indicates a mixture of sunny skies and impending storms over the coming days. According to the National Weather Service, today will be partly sunny with a high near 79 degrees, accompanied by southeast winds traveling at 5 to 10 mph, gusting up to 30 mph. Meanwhile, tonight, residents can expect a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 a.m., with heavier clouds and a low of around 59 degrees.
🏆Another hot day today with record highs possible
— NWS Twin Cities (@NWSTwinCities) October 29, 2024
🌧️Cooler the next few days with rain possible, some snow could fall on Thursday morning
☀️Dry on Friday with rain chances returning over the weekend #mnwx #wiwx pic.twitter.com/g4CXd54sWS
For Wednesday, the forecasted weather turns less forgiving, with a 60 percent likelihood of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m., followed by potential showers and thunderstorms between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., then showers after 4 p.m. Wednesday continues this trend with a 90 percent chance of showers and temperatures dipping to 38 degrees, as per the National Weather Service.
Similar conditions persist through Thursday, with showers mainly before 1 p.m. and nearly constant temperatures around 40 degrees. The northwest wind will be around 15 mph, capable of gusts as high as 30 mph. Thursday night holds a 30 percent chance of showers before 1 a.m. but clears to a partially cloudy sky and a low near 31 degrees. Moving into the weekend, Friday will usher in sunnier skies with a high of around 51 and light winds.
As the week progresses, Minneapolis residents should anticipate periodic rainfall amid generally sunny days. Friday night forecasts a mostly clear sky, a low of around 41 degrees, and a south-southeast wind at 10 mph. Saturday and Sunday both have a 40 percent chance of showers, while Saturday night’s likelihood increases slightly to 50 percent, continuing into Sunday night with temperatures hovering in the mid-40s, as detailed by the National Weather Service. Heading into next week, Monday also faces a 50 percent chance of showers amidst mostly cloudy skies, with a high near 56 degrees and a west wind traveling at 5 to 10 mph.
