Minneapolis was seeing clear skies and a temperature of 65 degrees early Tuesday afternoon, with the National Weather Service forecasting a high near 69. South winds around 10 mph are expected, with sunny skies and no rain in the afternoon forecast. The NWS Minneapolis forecast
The forecast discussion calls for temperatures in the 70s across most locations south of I-94. The National Weather Service’s Minneapolis forecast
The forecast highs are well above the Twin Cities’ seasonal averages. The region’s 1991-2020 climate calendar lists normal highs of 55 degrees on Oct. 21, 55 on Oct. 22, 54 on Oct. 23 and 54 on Oct. 24; forecast highs of 70, 72, 69 and 71 for Wednesday through Saturday would exceed those figures by 15 to 17 degrees. The calendar’s daily averages are based on 1991-2020 observations, providing a long-term benchmark for the late-October warmth. Twin Cities climate calendar
Sunny, Warm Workweek
Wednesday should reach 71 under sunny skies, followed by a high near 73 Thursday as clouds give way to sun. Friday remains mild near 71 with partly sunny skies. South-southeast winds will run 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. The current NWS forecast
Weekend Showers Finally Enter The Picture
Saturday is forecast to reach 71, with a chance of showers. Sunday carries a 20% chance of showers and a high near 58. The NWS Minneapolis forecast
The warm spell is notable, and the climate calendar lists 83 degrees as the record high for Oct. 20, set in 1953, and 80 degrees as the record for Oct. 24, set in 1989. Historical Twin Cities temperature records
The National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen office’s current forecast discussion calls for above-normal warmth and weekend rain chances. No watches, warnings or advisories are listed for Minneapolis on the current NWS point forecast. The current forecast and hazard information
