Residents of Minneapolis should brace themselves for a sudden shift in weather conditions, as the National Weather Service forecasts a series of changes starting today and extending into the weekend. According to the latest update, Minneapolis is expected to see increasing clouds today with temperatures reaching a high near 56 degrees, accompanied by a south-southeast wind moving at 5 to 10 mph.
The city is set to experience more tangible changes soon after midnight as the chance of rain picks up to 50 percent. The comfortable breezes are forecasted to give way to notable winds and precipitation. "Rain. High near 47. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph," the National Weather Service reports. By Tuesday night, residents should be prepared to see snow, possibly mixed with rain, transitioning to all snow after 1am, and patchy blowing snow may also occur after 1am.
This midweek snowfall is predicted to lead to an accumulation of 1 to 3 inches. "Snow, mainly before noon. Patchy blowing snow before 4pm. High near 35. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph," forecasts predict for Wednesday. The snowfall is set to persist into the evening, challenging commuters and potentially impacting the day's routines.
Residents will need to prepare to face the peak of the blustery conditions. The 100 percent chance of snow on Tuesday night may impact Minneapolis with 1 to 3 inches of fresh snow accumulation. The National Weather Service advises cautiousness, stating that patchy blowing snow is also likely to significantly reduce visibility. "Chance of precipitation is 100%," the forecast solemnly adds. But the weather is expected to turn a corner as the city heads into the latter part of the week.
Minneapolis will see clearer skies by Wednesday night, leading into a sunny Thursday with temperatures climbing back up to near 40 degrees. This reprieve from the earlier inclement weather should hold through the weekend, as Thursday night is anticipated to be partly cloudy with a low around 22, while Friday promises mostly sunny skies and a high near 39. The weekend forecast appears similarly mild, with sunny days and clear nights. Saturday will be "sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 5 to 10 mph," the forecast indicates, suggesting that after the midweek turbulence, a semblance of normalcy may return to the city's weather pattern.
