Minneapolitans are witnessing an early spring weather roller coaster, according to the latest forecast. With National Weather Service predictions, residents kicked off their week in the city with a sunny sky and a high near 39 degrees on Sunday. The wind, hailing from the north northwest, moved at 5 to 15 mph, not just bringing a crisp feel to the air but clarity to the sky.
However, moving into Monday, Minneapolitans should prepare for a temperature leap, reaching a high near 64 degrees. A shift in the wind to the south, blowing at 10 to 15 mph, marks a stark contrast to the tempered breeze of the day prior. The night settles in partly cloudy, with lows hovering around 36 degrees, as winds make a subtle turn west at around 5 mph, becoming northeast after midnight.
Uncertainty in precipitation enters the equation as Tuesday's forecast offers a mixed bag with a 20% chance, the day opens with a "slight chance of snow before 9am," then teeters between "a slight chance of rain and snow between 9am and 10am" before transitioning to "a slight chance of rain after 10am." Tuesday's high is expected to be near 55, with a breezy northeast wind moving at 5 to 15 mph.
The air of indecision thickens into Tuesday night with a 50% chance of precipitation, wavering between rain and snow. As the temperature dips to a low around 33, Minneapolitans could see new snow accumulation of less than a half inch. A north wind, rushing at about 15 mph and reaching gusts as high as 25 mph, is set to disrupt the otherwise unsettled tranquility.
The remainder of the week remains relatively steady, with Wednesday featuring "a 40 percent chance of snow" and high temperatures cresting at 42 degrees. Breeziness continues to characterize the city's ambiance, with northerly wind speeds of 15 to 20 mph and gusts reaching up to 35 mph. While the night brings clearer skies, it also delivers a drop in thermometer readings, placing lows around 26 degrees.
Cool sunshine dominates Thursday's outlook, offering a respite with a high near 46 as the northwest wind circles at around 10 mph. This serene picture remains consistent into Friday, albeit with a slight increase in cloud cover and a receptive environment for a 20 percent chance of rain as night falls. The weekend greets city dwellers with a mostly sunny Saturday and a comforting high near 51, gently ushered in by a north-northwest wind at about 5 mph.
