Minneapolis is kicking off on Tuesday, March 24, on the mild side. As of 5:35 a.m. CDT, KMSP had the city sitting near 39°F under clear skies with a steady southerly breeze. Clouds will fill in through the day, but temperatures should still climb into the mid-50s, a solid reminder that spring is quietly elbowing winter out of the way.
Afternoon And Wednesday
For Tuesday, March 24, expect mostly cloudy skies with a high near 56°F and south winds around 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday night looks partly cloudy with lows near 41°F. Then comes the real warmup: on Wednesday, March 25, a stronger push of warm air could send highs toward 69°F, with a few spots up toward the Minnesota River flirting with the 70s.
Thursday Into Friday
Late Wednesday night into Thursday, March 26, a front sweeps through, bringing the best chance this week for light rain, mainly Thursday morning, as colder air drops in behind it. Forecasts show only about a 20 percent chance of precipitation Thursday morning, but winds will flip to the northwest, and temperatures will slide from the 50s into the 40s. By Friday, March 27, it will feel like a different season again, with a high near 43°F and overnight lows near 26°F. No watches or warnings are in effect for the Twin Cities at this time, according to the National Weather Service Twin Cities, but the temperature flip will be sharp enough to force some quick changes to outdoor plans.
Weekend Outlook
After that chilly finish to the workweek, the pattern relaxes. Saturday, March 28, is expected to be mostly sunny with highs near 56°F. Sunday, March 29, should reach around 63°F, and Monday, March 30, is projected to climb back into the upper 60s as a ridge rebuilds. For background on this late March swing, see our earlier look at the sneaky snow wake-up.
Commute And Planning
Layer up this week. Light jackets should be enough for most afternoons, but you will want something warmer for Friday morning when readings dip into the 20s. If you are commuting early on Thursday, March 26, it is worth tossing a compact rain jacket into your bag. The rain chance is small, yet it could be just enough to make the morning drive a little damp.
