Minneapolis is waking Tuesday under cloudy skies and a rain-soaked forecast, with drizzle giving way to steadier rain through the afternoon. Temperatures may briefly reach 60 degrees early, but they are expected to fall toward the upper 50s later, turning the city's warm start into a damp gray day.
Rain Builds Through Tuesday Afternoon
The National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen says drizzle is possible Tuesday morning before more persistent rain develops, with the wettest stretch likely from early afternoon into late afternoon. Northwest winds are forecast at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday night likely brings a break in the rain before another round of heavier rain arrives early Wednesday morning, with a low around 49 degrees. Wednesday keeps the umbrella in rotation, bringing another 90% rain chance, a high near 55 and additional rainfall of roughly a tenth to a quarter-inch.
Three Wet Days, Then A Cooler Reset
The broader weather pattern stays unsettled through Thursday, when Minneapolis has a 50% chance of light rain and a high near 49. The National Weather Service discussion says another half-inch to 1 inch could fall across parts of western and central Minnesota through Thursday, with wind gusts up to 30 mph possible around the region.
By Friday, the forecast is dry, though skies may still be fairly cloudy and the morning low may dip to 35 degrees. Saturday reaches around 50 under partly sunny skies, Sunday looks mostly sunny near 52, and Monday brings a modest warm-up toward 56.
What This Means For Minneapolis Plans
There are no watches, warnings or advisories listed for the area, but wet pavement and reduced visibility could still make Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday commutes slower. Anyone heading out should plan for layers, rain gear and a little extra time on the road; the forecast is doing its best to keep the umbrella industry employed.
The latest outlook extends the soggy pattern into Thursday, updating Monday's Hoodline forecast, which focused on rain arriving and lingering through Wednesday. After that, Minneapolis gets a quieter, cooler finish to the week before a mild start to next week.
