The outlook for Minneapolis, MN is shaping up to be a frigid one, with a mostly sunny forecast that comes with a catch—a biting cold that will likely keep residents bundled up and indoors. According to the Weather.gov report released at midnight, today's high is expected to hover around the brisk 20 degrees mark, with northnorthwest winds at a tame 5 mph.
Tonight, the city will experience partly cloudy skies, with temperatures dipping to a low of around 6 degrees, similarly tempered by a northnorthwest wind maintaining a gentle pace. Gradually becoming sunny after the mostly cloudy morning, Wednesday looks to welcome a high near 17 degrees, with a west-northwest wind changing its course to a south-southeast direction come the afternoon. As the week progresses, the south-southeast wind brings in a slightly warmer Thursday, with a high near 26 degrees, but don't be fooled by the apparent temperature uptick. The night promises a 20 percent chance of snow.
The latter half of the week sees a continued chance of snow flurries, particularly on Thursday night and Friday before noon; each with a 20 percent possibility. Friday's daytime high remains stagnant at the mid-20s, typical for the season, while the west-northwest wind picks up speed to 5 to 10 mph. The evening will bring a mostly cloudy sky and a low of around 14 degrees.
As the weekend rolls in, locals can expect a partly sunny Saturday with a high approaching the mid-20s yet again. Calm winds are predicted to set in from the south in the afternoon, after starting off as a west-northwest breeze. A 20 percent chance of snow looms after midnight, disrupting the mostly cloudy tranquility and setting a chilly stage for Sunday with highs around the low 20s. Looking ahead to Monday, things begin to clear up a bit, but with a high near 17 degrees, the northwest wind at 5 to 10 mph ensures that the January chill remains ever-present.
