Minneapolis, Minnesota – A quiet start to Memorial Day in Minnesota gives way to potential evening showers and midweek storms that could impact travel.
According to the National Weather Service in Chanhassen, a 20 percent chance of showers arrives Monday night, with increasing moisture and east winds returning. Rain chances rise to 50 percent Tuesday afternoon, with isolated thunderstorms possible mainly after 1 p.m. across the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro and central counties.
Highs on Memorial Day will reach a summer-like 73°F, but Tuesday brings cooler air, with temperatures dropping to around 68°F by the afternoon. Travel may be affected along Interstate 94 and I-35, especially during peak return traffic from holiday events.
Residents are urged to monitor changing conditions and avoid outdoor plans after sunset on Monday. Rain could linger through Tuesday night, where a 40 percent chance of showers and storms persists, particularly in areas east of the Twin Cities.
By Wednesday, skies remain unsettled with a 40 percent chance of afternoon rain and temperatures struggling to hit 66°F. Slight chances of rain continue into Wednesday night and Thursday, but sunshine and 82°F return by Friday, kicking off what could be a warmer start to June.
Looking ahead, the five-day outlook includes:
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 73°F
- Monday Night: 20% chance of showers, low 54°F
- Tuesday: 50% chance of storms after 1 p.m., high 68°F
- Wednesday: 40% chance of showers, high 66°F
- Friday: Sunny and warmer, high near 82°F
