Minneapolis locals can expect a mixed bag of weather this week, from sun to showers and some blustery winds in between. According to the National Weather Service, any rain today should wrap up early, with only a 30 percent chance of showers before 3:00 P.M. With overcast skies, the high will hover around a cool 51 degrees. Winds will shift from east to west in the afternoon, bringing a small relief to those looking for an end to the drizzle.
By the time night falls, the skies are set to partially clear, giving way to a more comfortable low around 40 degrees. Westerly breezes will hang around, blowing at 5 to 15 mph. Tuesday's forecast hints at a significant temperature leap, announcing a nearly 73-degree high. However, forecasters warn of a 40 percent chance of showers and even thunderstorms after 4:00 P.M., as winds continue to show their unpredictable nature, swinging southwest to southeast through the day.
The wet and stormy pattern will cling to the city Tuesday night with a forceful 90 percent chance of precipitation, including potential thunderstorms before midnight and steady showers expected to follow. The evening will also carry gusty winds, with southeast streams at 15 to 20 mph shifting to west after dark. Notable rainfall is on the table, with possible accumulations ranging from half to three-quarters of an inch.
Wednesday will offer a brief respite with a mostly sunny outlook and a peak temperature near 68, but the calm may be short-lived. A 20 percent chance of showers looms after 1:00 P.M., highlighting the region's fickle spring weather. As we head into Thursday, showers and thunderstorms are likely, particularly before the afternoon. A breezy east wind at 15 to 20 mph, gusting as high as 30 mph, will ensure that umbrellas will be put to the test. The chance of precipitation stands at 60 percent, another testament to the city's current dance with unpredictable weather patterns.
Looking ahead toward the end of the week, Friday and Saturday won't stray far from the trend. Each day proposes a 30 to 40 percent likelihood of showers despite brief sunny spells. Temperatures will average in the low 60s, with persistent westerly winds making it feel just a touch cooler. By Sunday, brighter days might finally be on the horizon as a mostly sunny setting will greet Minneapolitans, complete with a high near 67 and gentler west winds to top off the week.
For the most current weather updates and forecasts, visit the National Weather Service website at forecast.weather.gov.
