Minneapolis is starting Saturday, October 3, under cloudy skies at about 54 degrees, but the quiet-looking morning is a setup for a much busier afternoon. Showers may brush the city from late morning into midafternoon, then the better chance for showers and a few thunderstorms arrives between roughly 3 and 8 p.m. South winds will also ramp up, with gusts around 25 to 35 mph making a mild 65-degree day feel considerably less mellow.
Rain And Thunder Arrive Later Saturday
The forecast calls for a 70% chance of precipitation Saturday, with generally light rainfall totals of less than a quarter-inch. The National Weather Service says the main band of rain should spread east through the afternoon and evening, with most of the area dry by about 10 p.m.; thunder is possible, though widespread severe weather is not expected.
For anyone heading to a game, patio, market or other outdoor plan, the timing is the main catch: the morning may be usable, but the later afternoon window looks wetter and windier. No watches, warnings or advisories are listed for Minneapolis in the forecast, but loose outdoor items should still be secured and people should head indoors if thunder moves in.
Sunny Sunday Resets The Weekend
Skies clear behind the front Saturday night, with a low around 48 and only a 40% chance of a lingering shower before 8 p.m. Sunday looks like the payoff: sunny, near 66, with northwest winds of 5 to 10 mph.
Warmup Returns Next Week
Monday stays sunny near 64, then Tuesday climbs to about 72 under clear skies. Highs should remain near 70 Wednesday, reach the upper 60s Thursday and sit near 69 Friday, with no meaningful rain threat currently showing after Saturday.
