Minneapolis is starting Saturday under overcast skies at 58 degrees, but the dry opening will not last long. Rain showers are expected to develop after 8 a.m., becoming more widespread through the morning and afternoon as temperatures top out near 62 degrees.
Rain Builds Through Saturday Afternoon
Southeast winds will run 5 to 15 mph as showers move across the city, with the steadiest rain likely from midday into the afternoon. The National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen says the metro could see roughly a tenth to a quarter-inch of rain, while the latest forecast keeps the chance of precipitation around 90% for the day.
The updated timing is more specific than Friday's earlier outlook, which had already flagged Saturday as the weekend's wettest stretch. The latest forecast from the National Weather Service puts showers into the southwest metro during the morning, with coverage spreading northeast toward midday.
Sunday Brings A Brief Recovery
Saturday night stays cloudy, with rain showers still likely and a low around 56 degrees. Sunday could begin with a stray shower before turning mostly cloudy, with a milder high near 68 and only light south-southeast winds.
Monday looks like the best outdoor window early next week, with partly sunny skies and a high near 72. The calm break may be short-lived, however, as showers and thunderstorms become likely Tuesday after 7 a.m., with a 70% chance of rain and a high near 68.
More Showers Linger Midweek
Thursday, October 1, brings the next chance for rain after Tuesday. The forecast trends drier by Friday, when skies are expected to be cloudy in the morning, then a blend of sun and clouds, with a high near 70—conditions that could finally give Minneapolis a cleaner fall-weather reset.
No watches, warnings or advisories are listed for Minneapolis, but Saturday's rain could make outdoor plans and afternoon travel damp and slower than usual. A jacket and water-resistant shoes may be more useful than sunglasses for this particular weekend.
