Minneapolis, MN – A stretch of spring sunshine arrives Tuesday in Minnesota, but don’t stash the umbrella just yet.
Clear skies and calm winds return Tuesday with highs reaching 48°F in Minneapolis, offering a pleasant break from fluctuating spring weather. According to the National Weather Service, this reprieve is short-lived as rain chances build late Wednesday into Wednesday night, prompting a weather alert for commuters and travelers, especially along I-94 and surrounding metro routes.
Tuesday’s forecast calls for sunny skies and light south winds around 5 mph. Expect partly cloudy conditions Tuesday night, with a low around 35°F, and calm conditions before southeast winds resume by Wednesday.
Rain enters the picture by Wednesday afternoon, with a 30% chance of showers and increasing cloud cover. Temperatures will rise to a high near 55°F. A 20% rain chance lingers into Wednesday night, with overnight lows in the upper 30s. Drivers on I-94 and I-35W should stay alert for slick conditions during late-evening commutes.
Looking ahead, Thursday offers a brief pause with partly sunny skies and highs near 56°F. Another round of light rain is possible Thursday night into early Friday. The warmest day of the week is expected Friday, with a spring-like high of 60°F under mostly sunny skies.
5-Day Forecast Summary:
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 48°F
- Wednesday: 30% chance of rain, high 55°F
- Thursday: Partly sunny, slight chance of rain, high 56°F
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 60°F
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 70°F
