Residents of Minneapolis can expect a mixed bag of weather conditions over the coming week, with chances of light rain interspersed with clear skies. According to a forecast from the National Weather Service, today in Minneapolis might see a chance of sprinkles before 4:00 p.m., then a slight chance of showers after 4:00 p.m., with winds from the west northwest at around 15 mph, occasionally gusting up to 30 mph. The weather is expected to be partly sunny with a high near 59 degrees.
A modest reprieve from the rain is anticipated tonight, with only a 10 percent chance of showers before 7:00 p.m. The skies are predicted to clear up, leading to a partly cloudy night and a low around 45 degrees. Going into the weekend, Saturday should remain mostly sunny, with temperatures reaching near a comfortable 62 degrees and a calm west-northwest wind around 5 to 10 mph.
Continuing the gentle pattern, Sunday offers full sunshine, propelling temperatures to a high near 66 degrees. Sunday Night will maintain clear conditions with a low around 49, and the calm is expected to give way to a southern breeze after midnight. Monday dawns mostly sunny, potentially reaching highs of 74 degrees, while the winds shift to come from the south at a mild 5 to 10 mph.
However, Monday night will bring a change, introducing a 50 percent likelihood of showers and thunderstorms. Clouds will thicken, increasing overnight to a mostly cloudy sky with lows hovering around 61 degrees. The possibility of showers continues into Tuesday, with a 20 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms during a partly sunny day, while the high could rise to 75. Minneapolis residents should also expect a partly cloudy Tuesday night with a low around 59 degrees.
The rest of the week will follow a similar pattern with alternating conditions. "Wednesday" is predicted to be partly sunny and reach a high near 73, followed by a partly cloudy evening with a low around 53. Thursday's forecast includes a 20 percent chance of showers, alongside mostly sunny skies and a high near 71, according to the forecast available at National Weather Service.
