Minneapolis residents are set to enjoy a mostly sunny day with a high near 72, but not without a side of smoke this Monday morning, as areas of wildfire smoke from Canadian blazes loom overhead, according to the National Weather Service. The anticipated air quality issues, however, are not expected to extend beyond 11 AM, giving way to a partly cloudy night with a 48-degree low, and a northeast wind around 10 mph, epitomizing the quintessential spring evening.
Looking forward, the city's weather forecast presents a mixed bag of conditions, Tuesday maintains the sunny status quo, with a high near 71 and an east wind around 10 mph while Wednesday brings in a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms post-afternoon stirring the pot in an otherwise cloudy day with a high near 70, the gusty south southeast wind ranging from 10 to 15 mph, potentially heralding unwelcome precipitation to those craving clear skies.
The National Weather Service warns of a 60 percent likelihood of showers and maybe a thunderstorm before the dawn of Thursday, dampening hopeful expectations for continued spring warmth, yet by Thursday afternoon, the city sees a return to partly sunny climes with a slight 30 percent chance of showers.
Minneapolis residents not only have to contend with unpredictable showers but also an Air Quality Alert stretching until noon, as the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency cautioned against the fine particle pollution that is expected to hit unhealthy levels across central and southern Minnesota, the report highlighted that "sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, may experience health effects."
As the smoky skies clear, the later part of the week invites an uptick in temperatures, with Friday forecasting mostly sunny conditions and a high near 75, notwithstanding the 30 percent chance of rain, whereas the weekend continues this warmer trend, maximizing at a near 78 on Saturday under mostly sunny heavens, but not without the caveat of a possible shower
