Minneapolis is waking up under cloudy skies Wednesday, with temperatures around 50 degrees and a cooler, more seasonable afternoon ahead. The clouds should break enough for partly sunny conditions, but the high will only reach about 59 degrees after the city's recent run of summerlike warmth.
Rain stays away Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service, with north winds near 5 mph and a low around 45 degrees Wednesday night. The forecast currently lists no active watches, warnings or advisories for the Minneapolis area.
Thursday Brings The Week's Main Rain Chance
Showers are likely to arrive after 9 a.m. Thursday as clouds thicken. The chance of rain is about 70%, with expected rainfall between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, although heavier totals remain possible in parts of southern Minnesota.
Gusty Winds Set Up A Frosty Night
Thursday brings light, variable winds that become northwest at 5 to 10 knots. Friday should be mostly sunny but cool, with a high near 54 and northwest winds of 15 to 20 mph, gusting to 30 mph.
The sharpest chill arrives Friday night, when temperatures could fall to around 36 degrees, with widespread frost likely Friday night into Saturday morning. A freeze is possible in some areas outside the urban core, so gardeners and anyone with sensitive plants may want to cover them before bedtime.
Sunshine Returns For A Warmer Weekend
Saturday starts with lingering frost and highs in the lower 60s. Sunday reaches the mid-60s, and highs return to the lower 70s Monday through Wednesday — a classic October swing from jackets to surprisingly comfortable afternoons.
