Minneapolis residents can expect a streak of sunny days, according to the latest forecasts. The predicted highs hover comfortably in the low to mid-70s for most of the week, leading into Memorial Day, with temperatures peaking on Saturday at a balmy 85 degrees. The National Weather Service has reported a calm wind pattern that will become a gentle north wind around 5 mph towards the end of the week.
As people prepare for the Memorial Day celebrations, they can expect an ideal high of 73 with mostly sunny skies. Evening plans should remain unhampered as the nighttime skies stay mostly clear and the temperature drops to a cool 50 degrees. However, those planning late activities will want to take note of a light east northeast wind around 5 mph, becoming calm as the night progresses.
But the city won't escape the traditional farewell kisses of May, as the forecast predicts a gradual shift with a 20 percent chance of showers arriving Monday night. Residents will see increased cloud cover, as skies turn mostly cloudy, edging the low down to 54 degrees. A notable east wind around 5 mph is expected to calm down by evening.
Tuesday will bring a higher possibility of rain, with showers likely mainly after 1 pm, and the chance of precipitation jumping to 50 percent. The warmth takes a slight dip as well, with a forecasted high near 67 degrees amidst the cloudy backdrop. "East wind 5 to 10 mph," predicts a consistent breeze. Those planning evening outings on Tuesday should prepare for possible showers and thunderstorms, as the chance of precipitation holds at 40 percent, with lows around 52 degrees.
The midweek outlook maintains the possibility of showers and cloudy skies, but temperatures rebound towards the weekend, culminating in an optimal high of 82 on Friday. Minneapolis will bask in clear evening skies that will see temperatures resting comfortably in the high 50s. This reprieve is a prelude to the delight of Saturday's forecast—straight sunshine and the highest temperature of the week.
