Minneapolis locals can expect a fairly wet end to their week, with showers likely before this afternoon and a continuing chance for more rain into the evening. According to the National Weather Service, the city is looking at a 60 percent chance of precipitation today, with mostly cloudy skies and a high nearing 68 degrees. The wind won't offer much respite, either, blowing from the south southeast at a pace of 10 to 15 mph and gusts potentially reaching up to 30 mph.
Tonight, the likelihood of showers drops slightly, going down to a 20 percent chance before and after the early hours of the morning. The temperature will barely dip, hovering around a low of 62 degrees while the south southeast wind maintains its 10 to 15 mph speed, promising to keep things stirred up. The city's residents should have their umbrellas at hand, though they might struggle against the gusts.
Friday's forecast does provide some reprieve from the rain with a 30 percent chance of showers, mainly confined to before the afternoon. The report promises mostly sunny skies afterward and a high that's a touch warmer at about 72 degrees. The wind will continue from the south at a similar pace to today, sustaining any lingering clouds.
Weekend weather trends upwards, with Friday night setting the tone with clear skies and a cooler low around 51. Saturday and Sunday, respectively, will bring increasing clouds and then sunshine with highs in the mid-60s. West winds of 5 to 10 mph on Saturday suggested a gradual shift in the weather pattern. Sunday night remains clear, dropping to a low near 45 with a gentle west wind replacing the daytime breezes.
Looking forward to Monday, the sun continues to dominate, and Minneapolis will enjoy a high near 67 with a south wind maintaining its presence at 10 to 15 mph. However, the chance of rain makes a cameo appearance after 1 am, initiating a cycle of potential showers that follow into Tuesday and Tuesday night, both presenting a 20 percent chance. Temperatures will cool down midweek with partly to mostly sunny conditions and highs settling in the mid-50s.
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