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Minneapolis Faces Clouds Before A Wetter Weekend

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Published on September 23, 2026
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Clouds are expected across western Minnesota Wednesday, while the afternoon in Minneapolis will feel more comfortable. The broader forecast calls for highs in the lower to middle 60s this week, with dry southeast winds.

Cloudy skies will remain across western Minnesota. According to the National Weather Service, clouds will increase Wednesday night before a chance of showers arrives Thursday.

Thursday Brings Clouds And A Few Showers

Thursday will be cooler and cloudier, with a high near 64 degrees. A slight chance of showers is possible Thursday morning.

Friday should offer a cloudy but mostly dry break, with highs in the lower to middle 60s. The next more active weather period arrives Friday night into Saturday, when showers and thunderstorms become likely.

Saturday Brings Showers

Showers with embedded storms are expected Saturday, though it will not be a washout. Southeast winds will reach 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

Sunday looks cooler than Monday but considerably drier, with mostly cloudy skies and cool temperatures. Monday may warm into the 70s before another round of rain becomes more likely Monday night and Tuesday.

No Major Severe Weather Threat In The Forecast

The broader forecast calls for several rounds of rain through early next week, but none currently appears likely to bring severe weather or excessive rainfall to Minneapolis. No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for the area.