Minneapolis residents can expect a mix of sunny skies with intermittent chances of showers and thunderstorms throughout the week, with warmer temperatures on the horizon. According to the National Weather Service, the probability of rain and thunderstorms in Minneapolis will begin this afternoon, with a 30 percent chance after 3pm amidst mostly sunny conditions and a high near 79 degrees.
While the chance of precipitation will drop slightly before 7pm tonight, the weather will largely remain clear with a west northwest wind blowing at speeds of 5 to 15 mph and a low temperature settling around 63 degrees. Moving into Tuesday, the forecast is more promising for those in search of clear skies, as it will be sunny with a high near 83 degrees and a gentle breeze from the west northwest at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday night's conditions are expected to stay mostly clear with a low around 65 degrees, and the winds are expected to take a rest, becoming calm after midnight. As we edge into Wednesday, the city will see a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 pm, yet the day is to remain sunny with temperatures climbing to a high near 86 degrees; the winds will be calm, turning west southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Wednesday night will mirror the afternoon's modest 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, though most likely it will remain clear as temperatures dip to a low around 67 degrees, and the winds continue their west southwest journey at around 5 mph before calming in the evening. Independence Day crowd should be prepared for less predictable weather with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm, despite mostly sunny skies earlier and a high approaching a balmy 88 degrees, accompanied by a robust south wind blowing at 10 to 15 mph.
Looking ahead to the weekend, Friday night has a strong likelihood of rain with a 70 percent chance of precipitation, including possible thunderstorms, cloud coverage increasing, and the mercury hovering around 73 degrees overnight. Saturday also brings a significant chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day at 60 percent, though partly sunny conditions will prevail, and the temperature will reach up to 83 degrees with a consistent south southwest wind.
As the week concludes, Saturday night will see a decreased chance of rain at 30 percent, with skies becoming partly cloudy and a cooling trend setting in with lows around 65 degrees and a west northwest breeze. Sunday's forecast points to a further reduction in rain threats, down to a 20 percent chance, allowing for a mostly sunny day with a pleasant high near 78 degrees, and the north wind providing a slight, refreshing draft at 5 to 10 mph.
