Residents in Minneapolis can expect a mix of cloudy skies and potential gusts today with temperatures peaking around 56 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. A southerly wind that might start calm at 5 to 10 mph is forecasted to pick up and could reach speeds between 10 to 15 mph later in the day, with possible gusts hitting the 30 mph mark.
Tonight will bring more cloud cover initially, but it's anticipated to clear up as temperatures dip to a low near 43, and the south wind shifts west after midnight outlook suggests an increase in cloudiness come Friday, ensuring the warmth doesn't linger for long with highs expected around 47 degrees as northwesterly winds blow through at 10 to 15 mph.
As the weekend draws near, a 30 percent chance of snow is on the horizon for Saturday, and temperatures will likely only climb to the high 30s, while the evening might see the thermometer drop to a chilly 22 degrees. It seems Sunday will offer some respite from the cold snap with mostly sunny skies and a high near 34, although the north-northwest wind will persist, potentially gusting up to 25 mph as reported by the National Weather Service.
Looking ahead to next week, Monday will likely see more sun with a high around 37 as winds take a westerly turn, and Veterans Day is expected to be mostly sunny with the mercury reading near 49 degrees; however, the night could see temperatures return to a cooler state around 35. Minneapolis will welcome another sunny day by Wednesday, with highs expected to level out around 50 degrees, completing a week of fluctuating weather that characterizes this time of year in the region.
