Thursday, May 7, 2026, started on the chilly side in Minneapolis, with mostly clear skies and mid 30s readings at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport. Sunshine will do some heavy lifting through the day, nudging temperatures into the low 60s with an afternoon high near 61°F and light west winds increasing to around 5 to 10 mph. By Friday, May 8, 2026, a stronger warm up takes over, with highs near 70°F that should easily make it the standout day this week for outdoor plans. A cold front slides in Saturday, May 9, bringing a slight chance of morning showers and turning winds breezy out of the northwest later in the day.
Today And Friday
Skies stay mostly sunny through Thursday afternoon, and tonight temperatures dip to around 40°F, so you may still want a jacket for any late night walks. According to the National Weather Service Twin Cities, today tops out near 61°F, then Friday turns solidly warm with highs near 70°F as southwest winds return. With dry conditions locked in through Friday, it is prime time for yard work, knocking out errands, or claiming a spot for evening drinks on a patio before the weekend weather shakes things up.
Weekend Outlook
Saturday, May 9, 2026, likely starts with a few scattered morning showers as that cold front moves through, but the rest of the day should dry out, with highs near 64°F. Behind the front, northwest winds will crank up, and gusts could reach about 30 mph in more exposed spots. That is a good cue to secure loose outdoor items and use a little extra caution if you are biking or riding a motorcycle. Sunday, May 10, looks cooler but pleasant, with mostly sunny skies, highs around 60°F, and lighter winds easing the chill.
Commuter Note
Commuters get a mostly easy ride Thursday and Friday, with dry roads and no weather related slowdowns expected. The main nuisance comes Saturday morning when a few showers could leave wet pavement. By Saturday afternoon, gusty northwest winds may make biking or towing a trailer feel like a bit of a workout, so build in a little extra time if you have errands or trips planned.
We previously took a look at this cool start and upcoming warm up in our earlier preview on the frosty start to the week. We will post updates if any advisories or stronger storms develop through the weekend.
