MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Warm, breezy conditions will make Sunday feel more like late September than mid-October across the Twin Cities and much of southern Minnesota. But after a sunny Columbus Day holiday, a noticeable Fall cooldown will return by Tuesday night, bringing a taste of the season’s chill back to the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Chanhassen, south winds up to 35 mph Sunday will draw in mild air, with highs reaching near 70°F. A line of light showers could develop late Sunday before skies clear for Monday’s holiday. Motorists planning to travel along I-35 and I-94 Monday can expect dry, sunny conditions and easy drives for post-holiday returns.
By Tuesday, cooler air slides into the metro as highs dip into the mid-50s with increasing clouds and spotty afternoon showers. The midweek pattern looks unsettled but manageable—no severe weather expected. Still, gardeners and early risers should be alert for cooler mornings and patchy frost by Thursday and Friday, especially across central Minnesota.
Residents should secure outdoor décor and leaf bags before the midweek gusts arrive and keep light jackets handy for Tuesday’s school drop-offs. With Halloween approaching, this week’s chill serves as a reminder that winter’s edge is creeping closer.
Five-Day Forecast for Minneapolis, MN:
Sun: 70/48 – Breezy; mostly cloudy with scattered showers.
Mon: 63/43 – Sunny and mild; pleasant for Columbus Day events.
Tue: 55/45 – Cooler with clouds and light afternoon showers.
Wed: 60/51 – Partly sunny; slight evening shower chance.
Thu: 68/55 – Breezy and mild; late-day clouds, cooler trend late week.
