Minneapolis is starting Thursday, October 1, with fog and mist, temperatures around 63 degrees and a noticeably more fall-like feel. The fog should fade after sunrise, but October is wasting no time reminding the city that summer’s warm spell is over.
A Cloudy, Cooler Thursday
The National Weather Service Twin Cities forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies and a high near 65 degrees, with north-northwest winds around 10 mph. Rain is not expected in Minneapolis, and the updated outlook is a sharper cool-down than the warm conditions earlier this week, according to Hoodline’s Wednesday forecast.
Clouds should thin Thursday evening, setting up a mostly clear night with temperatures dropping to around 45 degrees. Anyone heading out early Friday should expect a chilly start, even though the afternoon will bring a welcome dose of sunshine.
Friday Looks Like The Best Outdoor Window
Friday is expected to be sunny with a high near 62 degrees and light northwest winds. The National Weather Service expects dry conditions to dominate the rest of the day, making it the cleanest stretch for walks, errands and outdoor plans before the weekend’s small rain chance arrives.
Saturday Brings A Brief Shower Chance
Saturday should warm back up to around 67 degrees under mostly sunny skies, but a slight chance of rain showers develops after 1 p.m. The chance of precipitation is about 30%, while south winds of 5 to 15 mph could gust as high as 30 mph.
Saturday night brings a quick return to partly cloudy skies, with a low near 48. Sunday then turns sunny and cooler, with a high near 61, followed by another sunny day Monday near 60 degrees.
A Changeable Start To Next Week
Tuesday brings showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 67 degrees, while Wednesday is expected to reach around 70 degrees. Overnight lows will generally remain in the 40s and 50s, so Minneapolis residents may want both sunglasses and a jacket within easy reach.
