Residents in Minneapolis are looking at a mixed bag of weather conditions this week, with a forecast that swings from sunny skies to potential snowfall, according to the National Weather Service. While today brings sunshine with highs near 30, tonight will see the temperatures dip to around 17. The weekend ups the ante, with Sunday's high expected to reach a more comfortable 44 degrees.
The start of the workweek offers a welcome hint of spring as Monday's temperatures are forecasted to climb even higher, peaking near 52 degrees. However, with this warmth comes a greater likelihood of rain, starting with a 40 percent chance after midnight on Monday. The weather takes a sharper turn on Tuesday with rain likely, mainly after noon and with a high near 49. Gusts of wind could also pick up to as high as 30 mph, leading into a wintry mix Tuesday night. With a 70 percent chance of precipitation, residents can expect snow, possibly mixed with rain and lows around 31.
Midweek forecasts indicate that the weather won't settle, with Wednesday harboring a chance of rain and snow before early morning before the sun breaks through to bring the high to 36 degrees. Thursday looks to be a day of respite, as it's mostly sunny with a high near 42, while by nightfall, temperatures will drop to around 27. The week rounds out on a sunny note Friday, with another high pushing the mid-40s.
For those in Minneapolis, keeping an umbrella and a winter jacket within reach seems advisable. The unpredictability of the season's transitional whims is on full display this week – whether it's the potential for rain showers on a nearly balmy Monday night, or the likelihood of a winter's retort in the form of Tuesday night snowfall. Locals can find the full details of the week's weather at the National Weather Service website, as they navigate the tempestuous bridge between winter and spring.
