Minneapolis residents can expect a mix of sun, clouds, and scattered showers throughout the coming week, as the weather takes a quintessentially Midwestern turn. The National Weather Service forecasts a 30 percent chance of showers after 5pm today, with cloud cover increasing and temperatures peaking near a comfortable 64 degrees. Winds are set to shift from west southwest to northwest as the afternoon progresses.
Tonight leans towards the cooler side, with a 30 percent chance of early evening showers and an expected low around 43 degrees. The northwest wind should hold steady around 10 mph, indicating a crisp night ahead. The subsequent days promise a blend of clear skies and potential rain spells, as reported by the weather service's recent update.
The forecast for Sunday is predominantly sunny with a high around 59 degrees and a west northwest wind blowing at a steady clip of 10 to 15 mph. Clouds are expected to gather once again come Sunday night, with temperatures dropping to a low of about 44, and winds switching to a south southeast direction past midnight. Moving into Monday, the chance for showers reemerges, particularly before 1pm, alongside partly sunny conditions and a high near 61.
Monday evening predicts a slight chance of showers before the early hours, with a 20 percent chance of precipitation leading into a mostly cloudy sky. The temperature could dip to around 42 degrees. By Tuesday, the city will feel a significant chill with partly sunny skies and high near 50 degrees, accompanied by a breezy northwest wind gusting as high as 30 mph. Residents can expect the remainder of the week to alternate between clear and partly cloudy conditions, with daytime highs gradually warming back into the mid-60s by Friday.
