Minneapolis, MN – Residents in Minneapolis can expect a mix of warm and cool weather as the weekend approaches, with sunny skies continuing through Columbus Day. Today’s forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with a high near 82 degrees. Winds will remain light from the south at 5 to 10 mph, providing a pleasant fall day.
Tonight will be mostly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 61 degrees. Winds from the south-southwest will continue at 5 to 10 mph, bringing mild evening conditions.
Friday will bring partly sunny skies, with a slightly cooler high near 72 degrees. Winds will pick up in the afternoon from the southwest, gusting up to 15 mph. Friday night will stay partly cloudy, with lows dropping to 46 degrees as north winds move in.
By Saturday, expect even cooler temperatures, with a high near 62 degrees and partly sunny skies. Winds will be calm in the morning, becoming east in the afternoon, and Saturday night will be chillier, with lows around 45 degrees and increasing winds from the east.
Sunday will feel much cooler, with a high of 56 degrees and mostly sunny skies. North winds will be stronger, gusting up to 30 mph in the afternoon, making for a breezy day. Sunday night will be clear and cold, with lows dropping to 38 degrees.
As for Columbus Day, expect sunny skies with a high near 55 degrees, making it a great day for outdoor activities despite the cooler temperatures.
