Residents of Minneapolis can expect a mix of clouds and sunshine accompanied by sporadic showers over the coming days. The sky is clearing gradually, for a high near 62 degrees. The National Weather Service reports a north-northwest wind blowing at 10 to 15 mph.
Rain ends over eastern MN and WI this morning with skies clearing from west to east today. However, more showers and a possible storm will likely move west to east across the area tonight into Tuesday morning. Drier Wednesday before additional rain arrives Thursday. #mnwx #wiwx pic.twitter.com/A2WpKA7AMQ
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Tonight, shower chances hold steady at 50 percent, mainly trailing in after 2 am with increasing cloud coverage as temperatures dip to around 45. The wind, shifting directions, may massage the city's atmosphere moving from northwest to southeast in the evening, "New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible," the forecast says. Looking ahead to Tuesday, there’s a modest 20 percent chance of early morning showers, followed by partially sunny skies and a more comfortable high of 67 degrees. Gentle breezes will move through from the southeast at 5 to 10 mph. The night will then offer a retreat to clearer skies and a low lingering near 45.
The midpoint of the week introduces mostly sunny conditions on Wednesday with the mercury aiming for a high near 69, while the west-northwest wind remains subdued at 5 mph. "Wednesday Night A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. East northeast wind around 5 mph," states the National Weather Service. Shower likelihood peaks on Thursday, hitting a 60 percent chance post-1 pm with mostly cloudy skies and a high again reaching towards 67. The east wind will persist at 5 to 10 mph. Nightfall doesn't wane in chance of precipitation, maintaining a 60 percent likelihood of showers before the early hour strikes 1 am, as the temperature settles around 45.
Rounding up the week, Friday's forecast promises a mild 20 percent chance for morning showers, followed by partly sunny conditions and a high near 61, the north wind unyielding at 10 mph. The night sky on Friday should see only a smattering of clouds, and a low circling at 42 degrees. For weekend planners, Saturday offers plenty of sunlight with a high of around 65. The restfulness of the night might be interrupted by a 20 percent chance of showers, despite partly cloudy skies and a low around 46. Sunday continues the pattern with a 40 percent chance of showers amid partly sunny skies and an anticipated high of 61 degrees, while the southeast wind, perhaps eager to make its presence known, could gust up to 25 mph.
