Minneapolis residents can expect a range of weather conditions over the next week, from clear skies to a chance of rain and snow, according to forecasts. The National Weather Service reports that today will see a bit of morning cloudiness before gradually clearing to a high of 18 degrees, with northwest winds of 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight, the skies will remain partly cloudy, with lows around 11 degrees and a gentle southwest breeze. Moving into Friday, Minneapolitans can bask in mostly sunny conditions and a more comfortable high near 27 degrees, carrying on to a partly cloudy night with lows near 19 degrees, as detailed by the National Weather Service. The calm weather should hold firm into Saturday, where temperatures are expected to climb, reaching a peak near 41 degrees.
The forecast for Sunday introduces a 20 percent chance of rain post-noon, paired with partly sunny skies and a high around 42. As night falls, conditions are predicted to closely mimic the afternoon, with that slight chance of precipitation lingering before the clock strikes midnight. The weather narrative shifts come Monday with a 30 percent chance of rain in the morning turning into snowfall as temperatures drop to around 30 degrees by late afternoon. Winds from the west northwest may pick up, reaching speeds of 10 to 15 mph.
Looking ahead, the chances of snow dissipate by Tuesday, though it remains partly sunny with the mercury hovering near 25 degrees and steadier west northwest winds. Tuesday night's forecast paints a mostly cloudy sky, with lows dropping to a more frigid 16. Wednesday is expected to mirror Tuesday's conditions, continuing the pattern of partly sunny days and consistent western breezes, according to the National Weather Service.
