Minneapolis is waking up to clear skies and temperatures near 70 degrees Friday, with a brighter and less humid day ahead. The afternoon should reach about 83 degrees, offering a welcome reset after recent muggy weather.
Friday Turns Breezy And Brighter
Clouds may linger in spots early, but skies are expected to gradually clear through the day. Northwest winds will increase late this morning and this afternoon, generally running 5 to 15 mph with gusts near 20 mph, according to the National Weather Service Twin Cities.
Rain is unlikely, with only a 3% chance of precipitation Friday. Temperatures will ease back to around 62 degrees Friday night under partly cloudy skies, making for a comfortable evening across the city.
Sunny, Seasonable Weekend Ahead
Saturday looks like the standout day for outdoor plans, with sunshine, a high near 80 and northwest winds that could gust around 20 mph. Saturday night will be mostly clear and cooler, with temperatures falling to about 58 degrees.
Sunday stays mostly sunny and near 80 degrees, while winds become light. Overnight lows should remain comfortably cool, near 61 degrees, before partly sunny skies and a high around 81 arrive Monday.
Storm Chances Return Monday Night
The quiet stretch may break late Monday night, when a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms develops after 1 a.m. Tuesday carries a 20% chance of rain and storms, but it should remain mostly sunny and warm overall, with a high near 85.
A few storms could linger into Tuesday night before skies clear again. Wednesday and Thursday then look sunny and seasonable, with highs near 82 and nighttime temperatures in the low 60s; no watches or warnings are currently in effect for the area.
