Minneapolis woke up cloudy and shivering in the low 30s on Monday, April 6, 2026, with a steady northwest breeze keeping things feeling extra raw. Highs will only crawl to around 38°F this afternoon, so any outdoor plans are going to need a serious warm layer. Northwest winds near 10 to 15 mph this morning will stay breezy through the commute.
Tonight turns mostly clear and even colder, with lows sliding into the low 20s, before Tuesday edges milder with a high near 44°F and lighter southeast breezes. By Tuesday night, a warm front starts to shake things up: early snow showers are possible after 7 p.m., then a changeover to rain late, with precipitation chances climbing to roughly 60 percent. These timing details and precipitation odds come from the National Weather Service.
Tuesday Night Rain and Snow
Expect a few slick moments during the Tuesday evening commute as snow showers briefly become more likely before changing over to rain late Tuesday night into early Wednesday, with lows around 37°F. The mixed precipitation should be short-lived in the metro, but untreated surfaces could still turn slippery during the changeover.
Wednesday Warmup and Gusty Winds
By Wednesday, April 8, temperatures surge into the low 60s with rain showers likely and south-southwest winds near 15 mph, with gusts up to about 30 mph, making the afternoon feel a world away from Monday’s chill. The sharp jump in temperature could bring brief, heavier downpours and breezy conditions that affect commutes and outdoor plans; for context on recent spring swings, see this recent spike into the 70s.
Weekend Outlook
Temperatures should stay above normal into the weekend, with highs in the 50s Saturday and climbing into the 60s to low 70s by Sunday, April 12, while shower chances return Saturday and likely persist into Sunday. There is a growing signal for steadier rain late Saturday into Sunday and a chance of thunderstorms, so keep plans flexible for outdoor events. Expect lighter winds Thursday and Friday before the next system arrives over the weekend.
What to Know for Your Plans
Pack layers this week: a warm coat for Monday morning and a lighter jacket or rain gear by midweek, and secure loose patio furniture ahead of Wednesday’s gusts. Allow extra commute time Tuesday evening and Wednesday afternoon, and check the National Weather Service forecast for the Twin Cities for updates on timing and precipitation type. If you have time-sensitive outdoor plans, consider moving them to Tuesday afternoon or postponing into Thursday, when conditions look drier.
