Minneapolis is starting Saturday clear and cold, with morning temperatures in the upper teens to lower 20s after an overnight low near 23 degrees. Sunshine will do the heavy lifting through the day, pushing the city toward 43 before temperatures ease back toward 40 by late afternoon.
Sunny Saturday Sets Up A Warmer Stretch
Winds will stay light from the south-southeast at 5 mph or less, and rain is not expected. The National Weather Service outlook keeps the weekend dry, with partly cloudy skies Saturday night and a low near 25.
Sunday brings more sunshine and a high near 48, followed by a warmer Monday with a high around 53. South winds will increase Monday, reaching 10 to 15 knots with gusts to 20 knots, so the air may feel breezier even as the thermometer climbs.
Midweek Highs Reach The 50s
Highs are expected to reach 55 Tuesday and 57 Wednesday, with Wednesday favored as the peak of the warmup. Both days should stay mostly to partly sunny. Tuesday winds are expected from the south-southwest at 10 to 15 knots, with gusts to 20 knots; Wednesday winds are expected from the south at 10 to 15 knots, with gusts to 25 knots.
Rain Chances Return Late Next Week
A pattern shift could bring a chance of rain Thursday, while temperatures around the system could vary considerably.
No watches, warnings or advisories are listed for Minneapolis. For Saturday plans, the forecast is simple: bundle up early, enjoy the sunshine, and expect a much more forgiving wardrobe by the middle of next week.
