Minneapolis woke Tuesday to cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid-50s, a sharp comedown from the city’s recent summerlike stretch. The cooler pattern sticks around through the week, with a chance of showers Thursday and a chilly Friday night that could bring frost by Saturday morning.
Clouds Keep Tuesday Feeling Like Fall
Tuesday should stay mostly cloudy, with northwest winds around 5 to 10 mph and a high near 62 degrees. Rain is unlikely, and the cloud cover will limit the kind of afternoon warm-up Minneapolis enjoyed over the weekend.
Wednesday offers a small improvement, with partly sunny skies and a high near 61. Overnight temperatures will fall to around 45 degrees, making for a crisp start to Thursday.
Thursday Showers Lead Into A Windy Friday
A chance of rain showers is expected Thursday morning, with highs in the mid-50s to lower 60s, according to the National Weather Service. The showers are expected to be scattered rather than a washout, but commuters and anyone with outdoor plans may want a backup plan.
The National Weather Service forecast light and variable Thursday winds becoming west at 5–10 knots. Friday will be sunny but cooler, topping out near 56 degrees, with wind gusts potentially reaching 35 mph.
Frost Potential Returns Saturday Morning
Friday night could be the coldest stretch of the week, with clear skies and a low around 36 degrees. Areas of frost are possible after 5 a.m. Saturday, so gardeners and anyone with sensitive plants should keep an eye on the overnight forecast.
The weekend then rebounds: temperatures begin climbing Saturday, with mid- to upper-60s possible by Sunday. That sharp swing from frost potential to warmer afternoon temperatures is very Minneapolis October, where the forecast apparently refuses to pick a season.
