1 day Ago By Zach White
As the skies above Minneapolis begin to clear, residents can expect a shift in weather patterns over the next few days. An official report released by the National Weather Service illustrates the forecast for Minneapolis, MN, with the transition from cloudy mornings to clear nights. The forecast indicates a high near 58 degrees today, accompanied by northwest winds at 10 to 15 mph, gusting as high as 25 mph.
Tonight's weather is expected to remain clear with a low around 40 degrees, while a calm southeast wind will settle in around midnight. Midweek promises warmer temperatures, with Wednesday seeing a mostly sunny sky and a high approaching 67 degrees. Yet the forecast subtly warns of a change of pace, with a 30 percent chance of showers rolling in mostly after 1 am on Wednesday night, and lows hovering around the 50-degree mark.
Inhabitants of the Twin City should stay prepared for intermittent showers, with the latter part of the week bringing a 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after Thursday afternoon. Despite potential precipitation, Thursday will be partly sunny with highs around 64 degrees, as winds shift from north northwest in the morning. The chance of showers drops to 20 percent before 1 am on Thursday night, setting the stage for partly cloudy skies and a low near 43 degrees.
As the weekend beckons, residents can look forward to more sun. Friday is forecast to be mostly sunny, with a pleasant high near 60 degrees. The nighttime sky on Friday remains mostly clear as the temperature dips to a low around 42.
The warming trend continues into Saturday, showcasing sunny conditions and a high near 71, followed by a clear night and low at 52 degrees. Sunday caps off the week with even more sunshine and a notable high nearing 80, while the evening maintains mostly clear skies and a low around 57 degrees.Entering the new week, the fair weather persists, with Monday also predicted to be mostly sunny and with the thermometer tipping at 80 degrees.
A consistent south wind is expected, ranging from 5 to 15 mph. These evolving weather conditions reflect the whims of spring, as the city experiences the fluctuation between warmth and the reminder of rains that define the season in Minneapolis..
