As Minneapolis residents bundle up to begin the New Year, the weather forecast suggests a chilly start to 2025. According to the National Weather Service, the city should brace for potential flurries early on New Year’s Day, followed by a mostly cloudy sky. Temperatures are expected to peak near 21 degrees, with a moderate west-northwest wind around about 10 mph. Those venturing outside might want to keep their winter gear handy.
Tonight, the temperature is slated to dip around 12 degrees, while the winds persist from the west-northwest at a pace of 5 to 10 mph. The forecast, detailed by the National Weather Service, outlines a continuation of partly sunny skies through Thursday, albeit with a high only near 18 degrees. Come Thursday Night, the low is expected to plummet to about 8 degrees, with that familiar northwest wind chilling at a similar 10 mph.
Friday promises a small reprieve with sunny skies, though the temperature is not likely to exceed 15 degrees. That Northwest wind, hardly missing a beat, is expected to sustain its flow at around 10 mph. For those looking ahead, Friday night's sky will be mostly clear, but the temperature will hug the lower end of the thermometer, reaching close to 2 degrees. The wind will chill somewhat, blowing from the northwest at a calmer pace of 5 to 10 mph.
Minneapolis's winter rhythm appears unchanging going into the weekend. Saturday touts mostly sunny conditions with a high nudging toward 13 degrees and a lighter northwest wind nudging around 5 mph, good news for errand runners and outdoor enthusiasts alike. However, come Saturday night, prepare for a 20 percent chance of snow after midnight and a cozy low of around 4 degrees. The North wind, while gentle at around 5 mph, will bring a promise of flurries into Sunday.
