Minneapolis is waking up to mostly clear skies Tuesday and temperatures in the low 50s, with sunshine pushing afternoon temperatures to about 63. East winds around 5 to 10 mph will keep it feeling seasonable rather than summery. The bigger weather shift arrives later this week, when rain chances return.
Sunny Tuesday, Cooler Tuesday Night
Tuesday night should be mostly clear, with temperatures falling to around 48 and light east-southeast winds. Wednesday stays mostly sunny and reaches 64, though clouds build Wednesday night as moisture moves into the region. The National Weather Service says seasonable temperatures will continue through the week, with no severe weather or excessive rainfall threat expected.
Thursday Showers Could Complicate Morning Plans
Rain showers are likely Thursday morning, mainly between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m., with a 60% chance of precipitation. Skies will remain mostly cloudy and the high should land near 65, with south-southeast winds at 5 to 10 mph. For commuters and anyone planning an early outdoor outing, Thursday is the first day this week worth keeping an umbrella nearby.
Weekend Brings More Clouds And Scattered Showers
Friday looks mostly cloudy but milder, with a high near 68. Showers are likely Saturday, with a 60% chance and southeast winds of 10 to 15 mph, and a few showers could linger Saturday night. Sunday should dry out for the most part after a chance of early showers, with a mostly cloudy high near 70.
Looking ahead to Monday, partly sunny skies and a high around 71 are expected, though a slight chance of showers returns after 1 p.m. No watches or warnings are posted for the Minneapolis area. In short, Tuesday and Wednesday are the easy outdoor days, Thursday is damp, and the weekend may require flexible plans.
