Minneapolis started Monday under fog and mist, with temperatures around 57 degrees and calm winds. A dense fog advisory remains in effect through 10 a.m., making for a slower, low-visibility morning commute before the city warms up under mostly cloudy skies.
Fog Gives Way To A Mild Monday
Fog should gradually thin through late morning, with temperatures climbing into the upper 60s before reaching about 72 degrees Monday afternoon. The National Weather Service advisory warns that visibility could fall to a quarter-mile or less in spots, so drivers should slow down, use headlights and leave extra space.
Monday night will stay mostly cloudy, with a low near 61 and south winds between 5 and 10 mph. The mild start will not last long: rain chances increase overnight ahead of a wetter Tuesday.
Showers And Thunderstorms Arrive Tuesday
Tuesday brings an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with rain possible by late morning and more persistent showers developing into the afternoon. The high should reach about 69 degrees, with daytime rainfall of roughly a quarter-inch to a half-inch possible.
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue Tuesday night, when another three-quarters to 1 inch of rain could fall. The broader region may see locally heavier totals, and forecasters are watching for localized flooding, particularly across southern and southeastern Minnesota, according to the National Weather Service forecast discussion.
Rain Lingers Before A Cooler, Brighter Finish
Wednesday stays unsettled, with rain showers likely, a 70% precipitation chance and a high near 71. Another three-quarters to 1 inch of rain is possible before showers taper Wednesday night.
Thursday turns partly sunny and cooler near 64 degrees, followed by a sunny Friday near 64. Saturday looks mostly sunny near 64, while Sunday should reach about 61 with only a slight chance of an early shower.
