Residents of Minneapolis can expect a week filled with sunshine and rising temperatures, according to a recent forecast. The National Weather Service predicts clear skies today with highs nearing the mid-80s, while a gentle south breeze will provide a bit of relief from the heat.
Tonight's skies will remain mostly clear as the mercury dips to a comfortable 67 degrees; the tranquility of the evening is only mildly disturbed by a soft south wind around 5 mph; Friday will follow suit, sunny with the thermometer pushing almost to 90, and similar mild breezes carrying through. Friday night’s temperatures are anticipated to hover around 72 degrees under those persistently clear skies, a soothing prelude to the weekend.
For those planning outdoor activities, Saturday is projected to be the week's hot spot with temperatures soaring to around 90 degrees—breezy conditions are in store, ushering in south winds at a brisk 15 to 20 mph, with gusts reaching up to 30 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Saturday night should largely mirror the day's pattern, maintaining those breezy conditions, which isn't too common for an otherwise tranquil Minnesotan night.
As the weekend rounds out, Sunday’s climate falls slightly cooler at 84 degrees, but brisk winds will continue from the south at about 20 mph, introducing stronger gusts that may peak at 35 mph; a shift occurs Sunday night as temperatures drop substantially, signaling a cooler start to the next week with a low around 51, accompanied by a northwest wind. Monday through Wednesday promise more of that ubiquitous sunshine with highs in the mid-60s and lows dropping into the comfortable upper 40s to low 50s, a gentle cadence of north to northwest winds adding just a flutter to the days.
