Minneapolis residents can expect a mix of sunshine and showers over the next week, with today's weather being particularly breezy, as a south southeast wind picks up to 20 mph and gusts as high as 35 mph, bringing a 30% chance of precipitation before and after the early afternoon hour, according to the National Weather Service. The likelihood of showers increases to 90% tonight, mainly before midnight, with new precipitation amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible.
Columbus Day promises clearer skies with a sunny high near 63 and a northwest wind moving at a gentle 5 to 10 mph, while Tuesday's forecast is mostly cloudy with a high around 56, turning partly cloudy by nighttime, the low drops to about 44 with a light north wind, as per the forecast details. Meanwhile, the Hazardous Weather Outlook reported by the National Weather Service indicates no hazardous weather is expected after today's gusty conditions.
The rest of the week continues with variable cloudiness and a series of chances for showers; Wednesday brings a partly sunny day with a high near 60, followed by a 30 percent chance of showers after 1am, whereas Thursday sees a 50 percent chance of showers amidst a partly sunny sky and a high of 68. The pattern of showers persists with 40 percent chances on both Thursday night and Friday, though temperatures remain relatively mild with daily highs in the mid to upper 60s and nighttime lows hovering around the 50s.
Heading into the weekend, Saturday's forecast drops to a 20 percent chance of showers and partly sunny conditions, maintaining a consistent high near 65, with a west wind pacing 5 to 10 mph, concluding a week of temperamental autumn weather as the city of Minneapolis anticipates the gentler breezes and sporadic rainfall of its seasonal shift.
