Minneapolis is trading Thursday’s rain for a colder, blustery Friday, with showers fading early, skies opening by afternoon and a high near 52 degrees. The bigger headline arrives overnight: frost is expected across the metro before a sunny weekend rebound.
Rain Gives Way To A Windy Friday
A chance of rain showers lingers before 9 a.m., with less than a tenth of an inch possible. After that, clouds will break and temperatures should climb into the upper 40s. At Minneapolis–St. Paul Airport, north-northwest winds are forecast near 21 mph, with gusts near 35 mph.
The shift follows Thursday’s wet weather and sets up a noticeably sharper fall feel by Friday evening, according to Hoodline’s previous forecast. Commuters and anyone with outdoor plans should be ready for a chilly, windy start even as the afternoon turns brighter.
Frost Advisory Covers The Twin Cities Metro
Temperatures will fall to around 35 degrees Friday night, with frost possible after 3 a.m. Saturday. The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey and Washington counties from 1 to 8 a.m. Saturday.
People with tender outdoor plants should cover them or move them inside before bedtime. The metro’s urban warmth should keep most temperatures above freezing, but frost could still damage sensitive vegetation.
Sunshine Takes Over This Weekend
Saturday will start with areas of frost before turning sunny, with a high near 60 degrees and southwest winds gusting up to 30 mph. Sunday looks warmer and calmer by comparison, bringing mostly sunny skies, a high near 66 and southwest winds of 10 to 15 mph.
One Day Near 70 Next Week
The warm-up continues Monday with a high near 67, followed by a Tuesday high near 69. Wednesday could reach 70 degrees, with a 20% chance of showers, and Thursday brings a high near 50 degrees with a 100% chance of rain.
In short, Minneapolis gets one more reminder that October can change moods quickly: rain and wind Friday, frost Saturday morning, then several days that feel more like a late-season encore of summer.
