Residents of Minneapolis should expect a varied week of weather ahead, with sunshine, potential rain, and snow in the forecast, as we inch closer towards April's doorstep. The National Weather Service predicts today will remain sunny with highs reaching near 49 degrees and consistent northwest wind around 10 mph. As the sun sets, partly cloudy skies will take over, and temperatures will cool to a low of around 31 degrees, accompanied by a gentle northwest breeze that will subside by evening.
Much of the week will be quiet while temps warm gradually. There is a slight chance of a rain/snow shower Tuesday, but a larger system could bring more widespread precip toward the end of the week. Temps on Friday could vary quite a bit from north to south across a warm front. pic.twitter.com/IQ75erXlK3
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Tuesday may bring a slight blend of rain and snow before the noon hour, transitioning to a chance of rain in the early afternoon under partly sunny skies and highs hovering near 51 degrees, and while the chance of precipitation sits at a modest 20 percent, calm winds are expected to pick up a bit coming from the north northwest in the afternoon, as per the NWS. The peaceful dance of sunny spells and clouds will continue into Tuesday night with lows settling around 32 degrees under partly cloudy skies and the whisper of west-northwest winds caressing the landscape.
According to the National Weather Service, the city is slated to enjoy mostly sunny conditions on Wednesday with the thermometer reaching near 54 degrees, though West northwest winds will persist, blowing lightly at 5 to 10 mph. As the night draws in, clouds will gather, obscuring the stars and holding the temperature to a more comfortable low of around 37 degrees. The wind is expected to shift south-southwest past midnight.
Thursday's forecast is partially tinged with optimism as temperatures are expected to climb up to 61 degrees amidst partly sunny skies, accompanied by a light east-southeast wind pushing at a steady 5 to 10 mph pace. The evening holds a 20 percent potential for rain after the witching hour, introducing clouds that will stubbornly loom overhead, while the mercury falls to a low near 43 degrees. Come Friday, the likelihood of rain jumps to 30 percent mainly in the afternoon, the day's high peaking at an agreeable 63 degrees, and the breeze setting in from the east southeast could be brisk, ranging from 10 to 15 mph.
A soggy weekend is ahead, starting with a 50% chance of rain Friday night as temperatures dip to around 40 degrees. Rain becomes more likely Saturday, with a 70% chance, a high in the low 50s, and north-northeast gusts up to 15 mph. By Saturday night, a mix of rain and snow is possible (60% chance) with a brisk northeast wind. Sunday continues the trend with a 60% chance of rain and snow under mostly cloudy skies, reaching a high near 45 degrees.
