Minnesota – Dark clouds are building quickly over the Twin Cities, and showers are already beginning to move in, setting up a wet and windy stretch that could slow travel within hours. Roads may turn slick fast, especially during the afternoon commute as rain intensity increases.
According to the National Weather Service in Chanhassen, showers and thunderstorms will develop before mid-afternoon, with rain chances peaking near 90%. Winds could gust up to 30 mph, and rainfall totals may reach around a quarter inch, with higher amounts in stronger cells.
Minneapolis and St. Paul will see temperatures peak near the mid-60s before falling into the mid-40s later today as cooler air pushes in behind the system. Expect changing conditions along I-94, I-35W, and Highway 62, where visibility may drop during heavier rain bursts.
Showers taper off later tonight, leaving cooler and calmer conditions heading into Saturday. Sunshine returns, but highs only reach the mid-40s, a noticeable shift from today’s warmth.
By Saturday night, temperatures dip to near 32°F, raising the risk of patchy frost in outlying areas. Early Sunday brings clear skies and highs near 50°F, with a steady warming trend into early next week.
Drivers should plan for slower travel today and stay alert for sudden weather changes. Are you seeing rain move in yet across your area?
Five Day Forecast for Minneapolis, Minnesota
Saturday: High 46°F, mostly sunny
Sunday: High 50°F, sunny
Monday: High 62°F, sunny
Tuesday: High 71°F, sunny
Wednesday: High 77°F, mostly sunny
