Minneapolis gets a full-on spring preview on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Clear skies and mild air greet the morning, with Minneapolis–Saint Paul International reporting roughly 43°F. By afternoon, temperatures are expected to surge into the lower 70s under mostly sunny skies, with a light southwest breeze around 5 to 10 mph. It is on track to be the warmest day of the week before a weak front quietly shakes things up overnight.
Late Night Showers
After about 2 a.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2026, a weak frontal band slides through and brings a 40% chance of mainly light rain showers. Most spots are expected to pick up less than a tenth of an inch. Overnight lows hold in the upper 40s to around 50 as clouds thicken, so roads should be damp for the morning drive, according to the National Weather Service Twin Cities.
Thursday Cooler And Windy
Thursday snaps back to a more typical March feel. Highs top out near 52°F, then temperatures drift downward through the afternoon. North winds increase to 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to about 25 mph, which will make the late-morning and afternoon commute feel blustery. By Friday, readings drop into the low 40s again, but sunshine makes a return.
What To Know For Your Plans
Wednesday is the day to schedule those outdoor plans, from patio lunches to evening walks. Just keep a light layer handy for after sunset and a rain jacket if you expect to be out after midnight. On Thursday, plan for wet roads and breezy conditions, give yourself a little extra travel time, and secure patio furniture or other lightweight yard items ahead of the stronger north winds.
Where This Fits
The quick jump into warmth followed by a cool, gusty reset is classic spring volatility in Minnesota, and forecasters note that a more active pattern may return in early April. For more context on this month’s swings and recent local impacts, check out the month’s swings.
