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Minnesota Weather Alert: Weekend Showers, Cooler Air Oct. 24-25
Minneapolis, MN – A noticeable weekend weather change is approaching the Twin Cities, with temperatures expected to reach 73 degrees Saturday, October 24, before dropping to just 58 degrees Sunday. Th
By Claire Benton · 2026-10-21T09:25:41.876Z
Minneapolis, MN – A noticeable weekend weather change is approaching the Twin Cities, with temperatures expected to reach 73 degrees Saturday, October 24, before dropping to just 58 degrees Sunday. The 15 degree decline will follow several days of unusually mild October weather, while increasing clouds and a chance of showers could affect Saturday afternoon and evening plans across Minneapolis, St. Paul and surrounding communities.
According to the National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen office, Saturday carries a 40% chance of showers, mainly after 1 p.m., with southerly winds gusting as high as 25 mph. The changing conditions will mark a transition from the warm, sunny weather expected Wednesday through Friday to a cooler pattern beginning Sunday.
Residents across Hennepin and Ramsey counties should prepare for a weekend featuring two noticeably different weather conditions, with mild temperatures Saturday followed by cooler air Sunday.
Five Day Twin Cities Weather Outlook Wednesday 10/21: Sunny skies will dominate the Minneapolis forecast, with afternoon temperatures reaching approximately 71 degrees. South winds around 5 mph will become calm. Wednesday night will turn mostly clear, with temperatures falling to approximately 48 degrees, providing a cooler start to Thursday morning.
Thursday 10/22: Sunshine continues, with temperatures climbing to approximately 74 degrees. Calm winds will become south southeast around 5 mph during the afternoon. Thursday night will remain mostly clear, with temperatures falling to approximately 55 degrees.
Friday 10/23: Mostly sunny skies are expected, with afternoon temperatures reaching approximately 73 degrees. South southeast winds of 5 to 15 mph could gust as high as 25 mph. Friday night will become mostly cloudy, with temperatures remaining relatively mild near 61 degrees and occasional gusts reaching 25 mph.
Saturday 10/24: A 40% chance of showers develops, mainly after 1 p.m., as temperatures reach approximately 73 degrees. Mostly cloudy skies and south winds around 15 mph, gusting to 25 mph, could affect outdoor activities. Saturday night brings another 40% shower chance, mainly before 1 a.m., with temperatures dropping to approximately 49 degrees.
Sunday 10/25: Cooler weather arrives, with partly sunny skies and afternoon temperatures reaching only 58 degrees. Northwest winds around 5 mph are expected. Sunday night temperatures will fall to approximately 42 degrees, with a 30% chance of showers.
Cooler Temperatures Continue Into Next Week The National Weather Service forecasts another temperature decline Monday, with highs reaching approximately 52 degrees and a 20% chance of showers.
Monday night temperatures could fall to around 39 degrees, while Tuesday is expected to remain partly sunny, with highs near 52 degrees and another 20% chance of showers.
That represents a 21 degree difference between Saturday's forecast high and Monday's expected afternoon temperature.
Extended Outlook: October 28 Through November 3 NOAA's Climate Prediction Center favors above normal temperatures across much of Minnesota during the October 28 November 3 period.
The precipitation outlook also leans toward above normal precipitation across the Twin Cities region.
These extended outlooks describe the likelihood of broader weather patterns rather than specific daily rainfall amounts or temperatures.
For Twin Cities residents, the immediate concern remains Saturday's increasing shower chances followed by Sunday's noticeable cooldown.
Anyone planning outdoor events, weekend travel or fall activities should monitor updated National Weather Service forecasts as the weekend approaches.