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Minnesota Weather Alert: Up to 1 Inch of Rain Expected by Monday Oct 26
Minneapolis, MN – Minnesota residents should prepare for several rounds of rain beginning this weekend, with showers spreading east across the state and steadier rainfall expected Sunday night into Mo
By Nolan Pierce · 2026-10-24T22:01:31.683Z
Minneapolis, MN – Minnesota residents should prepare for several rounds of rain beginning this weekend, with showers spreading east across the state and steadier rainfall expected Sunday night into Monday. Some western communities could receive around an inch of rain as an unsettled weather pattern develops.
According to the National Weather Service Twin Cities office, scattered showers will move east from western Minnesota Saturday evening, Oct. 24, and linger into Sunday before a more widespread period of rainfall arrives.
Steadier Rain Arrives Sunday Night
Rain chances will continue Sunday, Oct. 25, with afternoon temperatures ranging from 50 to 60 degrees across the region.
By Sunday night, showers are expected to become more widespread, with overnight temperatures falling into the 40s.
Monday, Oct. 26, will bring the greatest potential for steadier rainfall, with daytime highs ranging from 45 to 55 degrees.
Forecasters expect the heaviest rainfall totals across western Minnesota, where approximately 1 inch could accumulate through Monday night.
Rainfall amounts farther east, including the Minneapolis St. Paul metropolitan area, may vary depending on the movement and intensity of individual rain bands.
Additional Rain Chances Continue Next Week
The unsettled pattern is expected to persist beyond Monday, with additional opportunities for showers throughout the remainder of next week.
Tuesday, Oct. 27, could bring lingering morning showers before some improvement during the day.
Temperatures are forecast to rebound slightly Tuesday, with highs between 55 and 65 degrees.
Additional showers remain possible Tuesday night, when temperatures are expected to fall between 45 and 55 degrees.
Drivers across Minnesota should prepare for wet pavement and occasional reduced visibility during periods of heavier rainfall, particularly during the Monday commute.
Residents planning outdoor activities should monitor changing conditions as rain chances continue through the week.
Updated forecasts and rainfall projections are available from the National Weather Service at weather.gov/mpx .