Minneapolis is starting Monday with clear skies and a chilly feel, but the day will warm quickly under abundant sunshine. Temperatures should climb from the 40s this morning to a high near 69 degrees, making for an easy day to leave the heavy jacket at home.
Sunny Monday Brings A Quick Warmup
Monday stays dry and sunny, with light east-southeast winds increasing to around 10 mph. The National Weather Service Twin Cities says a Frost Advisory remains in effect until 9 a.m. for parts of central Minnesota and western Wisconsin, though Minneapolis is not among the listed counties.
A Brief Shower Chance Monday Evening
A slight chance of rain showers arrives between about 7 and 9 p.m. Monday, with a 20% chance of precipitation overall. Skies should turn partly cloudy afterward, with a mild low near 57 and south-southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tuesday Could Touch 80 Degrees
Tuesday is shaping up as the warmest day of the week, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 78 degrees. Southwest winds of 10 to 15 mph could make it feel breezy, while the latest forecast discussion says some parts of the metro could reach 80.
Cooler, Dry Weather Returns Midweek
Wednesday should bring sunshine and a high near 71, followed by mostly sunny conditions in the upper 60s Thursday and Friday. The weekend warms back up, with Saturday near 74 and gusts up to 35 mph before Sunday reaches about 72 under mostly sunny skies.
