Minneapolis residents can expect an array of weather changes in the coming week, with scattered showers initiating a pattern of precipitation and mild temperature fluctuations. The National Weather Service predicts sporadic rain beginning today after 2 pm, though the high will hover at a modest 62 degrees, as clouds dominate the sky and a gentle west-northwest breeze flows through the city.
As night descends, the chance for isolated showers drops before clearing commences, paving the way for what should be a sunny Sunday with highs climbing to the mid-60s, the calm transitioning to a west breeze in the afternoon, yet the evening will likely remain temperate and mostly clear while a southwest wind takes hold, shifting south southeast past midnight. The serene conditions carry over into Monday morning, but things are set to change as the risk of showers and thunderstorms enters the forecast by early afternoon, possibly disrupting the partially sunny skies and bringing a warmer air with temperatures rising into the mid-70s; The breeze will continue from the south throughout the day.
That pattern of unsettled weather ramps up Monday evening, as showers become likelier and thunderstorms a tangible possibility, with new rainfall possibly accumulating between a quarter and half an inch, the south wind persisting into the night, albeit at a manageable pace. Tuesday offers a slight reprieve from the dense moisture in the air, yet a quick sprinkle or thunderclap is still on the table primarily before midday, ahead of an afternoon that promises partial sunshine and continued warmth.
Looking beyond the early week's precipitation, the forecast for Minneapolis stretches into a mostly sunny Wednesday with calm conditions easing into an east breeze by daylight, the overnight period expected to be partly cloudy, with the east wind continuing its light presence and as the week progresses, those partly sunny skies should maintain with another slight chance of showers on Thursday night, though the likelihood remains low at 30 percent, with a persistent east southeast wind into Friday, daytime highs likely remaining consistent around the mid-70s with breeze emanating from the southeast, as reported by The National Weather Service.
