Minneapolis is starting Thursday with clear skies and temperatures in the mid-50s, but a brief patch of fog could blur the morning commute before the sun takes over. The city is headed for a high near 76, with no rain expected and light east-southeast winds. It is another warm October day, with above-normal temperatures continuing through Saturday before trending near normal next week.
That outlook comes from the National Weather Service Twin Cities. It is a meaningful update from Hoodline’s Tuesday forecast, with rain chances now stretching into the middle of next week.
Foggy Start, Sunny Finish
Patchy fog is expected around sunrise Thursday, then should improve shortly after sunrise. Skies turn sunny as temperatures climb through the 60s and into the 70s, making the afternoon the easy winner for walks, errands and outdoor plans.
Friday Keeps The Warmth Going
Friday stays mostly sunny and reaches about 76 degrees, though south-southeast winds will be more noticeable at 5 to 15 mph. Gusts could reach 25 mph during the day and 30 mph Friday night, when clouds increase and the low settles near 61.
Saturday Afternoon Brings Another Shower Chance
Saturday begins partly sunny and warm, with a high near 75, but rain showers become possible after 1 p.m. The chance of precipitation is 40%, and southwest winds could gust to 25 mph, so outdoor plans may want a backup option for the second half of the day.
Next Week Turns Cooler And Wetter
Showers remain possible Saturday night and Sunday, while Sunday’s high falls to about 55. Highs are expected to be just below normal Monday and Tuesday, then recover slightly by midweek, with rain chances continuing through midweek.
No watches, warnings or advisories are listed for Minneapolis in the current forecast. The bigger story is the temperature swing: above-normal temperatures continue through Saturday, with rain chances returning Friday and near-normal temperatures heading into next week.
