The weather outlook for Minneapolis, as detailed by the National Weather Service, indicates a predominantly sunny day today, with peak temperatures reaching about 21 degrees. The western northwest wind is expected to maintain a gentle pace at 5 to 10 mph. As night falls, the city could witness some flurries, with an estimated chance of snow before 3 am, then a potential reoccurrence of flurries between 3 am and 5 am. Despite the cloudy night sky, the temperature will hover around 16 degrees, accompanied by a northwest breeze flowing at a similar speed.
Monday's forecast suggests a partly sunny day, with highs around 25 degrees and the northwest wind continuing at a clip of 5 to 10 mph. The following night, the clouds remain, while the temperature dips slightly to 14, as the northwest wind calms down, according to the NWS. Beyond, Tuesday appears mostly cloudy as temperatures rise to a high near 28 degrees, before potentially snowing, albeit with a low probability before midnight, as things turn blustery by Wednesday.
By Wednesday, the city can expect a swell in temperature, nearing 31 degrees by midmorning, but forecasts reveal a swift drop to about 23 degrees throughout the remainder of the day. Wind will play a significant factor, presenting a west-northwest direction at 10 to 20 mph, gusting to as high as 35 mph. This bluster is predicted to extend into Wednesday night, with the mercury plummeting to around 7 degrees. The gusts may similarly reach speeds up to 30 mph.
Thursday's climate appears more settled, offering mostly sunny skies, and highs nearing 16 degrees, before transitioning to a partly cloudy night with lows of about 6 degrees. The northwest wind, though moderate, will shift southwest after midnight. The end of the week brings partly sunny conditions on Friday, with highs around 22, and a continuation of cloud coverage into the night. Temperatures remain stable with nearing evening lows of 16 degrees. Saturday is slated for partial sunshine, with temperatures peaking near 27 degrees in the afternoon breeze.
