Minneapolis is waking up to clear skies and a calm 61-degree start Saturday, with temperatures set to climb into the low 80s. The city gets a mostly ideal summer day before showers and thunderstorms enter the picture overnight.
Sunny Saturday, Then A Wet Overnight Turn
Saturday should stay sunny, with a high near 83 degrees and west-southwest winds increasing from light and variable to around 10 mph during the afternoon. Rain is not expected during the day, making it the cleaner window for outdoor plans across Minneapolis.
The forecast turns after 1 a.m. Sunday, when showers and thunderstorms have a 50% chance of developing. The overnight low should settle near 66 degrees, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter-inch possible, according to the National Weather Service.
Sunday Morning Storms Could Complicate Plans
Showers and thunderstorms may linger through Sunday morning, with the best chances running from before sunrise into late morning. Skies should turn partly sunny later, but the high is still expected to reach about 83 degrees, and rainfall totals could range from a quarter-inch to a half-inch.
Forecasters say a few storms during the nighttime periods from Saturday through Monday could become strong to severe, mainly across southwestern and southern Minnesota. Coverage is expected to be sparse and confidence remains limited, while no watches or warnings are posted for Minnesota or Wisconsin in the current forecast.
Warm Start To The Week, Cooler Finish
Monday looks mostly sunny after a slight chance of early showers, with a high near 84 degrees. Rain chances return Monday night and Tuesday morning, then ease as the week progresses.
Wednesday should reach about 82 degrees before a cooler pattern arrives Thursday and Friday, when highs are forecast near 79 and 76 degrees. Overnight lows also trend down from the mid-60s early in the week to the low 60s by Thursday night, giving Minneapolis a noticeable late-week breather.
