Minneapolis is starting Veterans Day under a cloudy sky near 48 degrees, but the city should get a brief taste of the 50s before a sharp cooldown takes over. Temperatures are expected to reach about 52 Wednesday afternoon, then slide as northwesterly winds strengthen and colder air moves in. The next several days look more like late November than a midweek reprieve, with Thursday and Friday highs near 39.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
Clouds should break into partly sunny skies through Wednesday morning and afternoon. Winds will become northwesterly at 10 to 15 knots, with gusts around 20 knots possible later in the day, and the thermometer may fall from the low 50s after midafternoon. The National Weather Service says a stronger cold front will move through Wednesday evening.
Rain Fades, Snow Flakes Possible Overnight
Any lingering light rain should fade Wednesday morning, with generally less than a tenth of an inch expected. After 1 a.m. Thursday, the chance of showers returns briefly, then could flip to a few snow showers; the precipitation chance is 20%. This is a brief flurry risk rather than a snowstorm setup, but early Thursday plans may need a warmer coat.
Thursday Starts Cold And The Weekend Rebounds
Thursday could open with a few snow showers before 8 a.m., then turn mostly sunny with a high near 39. Thursday night drops to around 23, and Friday stays sunny but chilly near 39. Sunshine returns Saturday and Sunday, with highs near 42 and 43, while overnight lows remain in the 20s and low 30s.
A Sharper Turn Than Earlier Forecasts
The latest outlook is a sharper turn than Tuesday's Hoodline forecast, which had Wednesday closer to 49 and the late-week chill less pronounced. The updated forecast puts the coldest stretch Thursday through Friday before a modest weekend rebound.
Warmer Air Returns Next Week
Above-normal temperatures are likely next week. The outlook remains dry after Thursday morning, with no watches, warnings or advisories listed in the current report.
