Minneapolis is starting Friday clear and chilly, but the city is headed for a sunny afternoon near 64 degrees. The calm, comfortable stretch will briefly give way to rain chances Saturday before a mostly dry and warmer pattern settles in next week.
The National Weather Service expects Friday to stay sunny with light northwesterly winds shifting to southeasterly winds Friday afternoon or evening and no meaningful rain threat. Temperatures will fall to around 48 degrees Friday night as clouds increase, with a small chance of showers late overnight.
Saturday Brings Wind And Scattered Showers
Saturday will be milder, with a high near 66 degrees and partly sunny skies for much of the day. South winds will increase to 10 to 15 mph, with gusts reaching up to 30 mph, and showers could develop after 4 p.m.
The best chance for rain arrives Saturday evening as a front moves through the area, though the system is expected to be light. Showers should taper off by around midnight, with most locations receiving little rainfall.
Sunny Skies Return Sunday
Sunday will be cooler and dry, with sunshine, a high in the low to mid 60s and northwest winds of 5 to 10 mph. Monday should be similarly quiet and sunny, with temperatures reaching about 64 degrees.
A warming trend begins Tuesday, when highs may reach 71 degrees under mostly sunny skies. Wednesday should remain warm and mostly sunny near 71 degrees, with no meaningful precipitation expected through the middle of next week; no watches or warnings are currently in effect.
