Minneapolis, Minnesota – Drivers and commuters in Minneapolis and St. Paul should prepare for a stretch of unsettled spring weather, with rain showers likely to move through the Twin Cities on Thursday and temperatures falling to the upper 50s.
According to the National Weather Service in Chanhassen, Wednesday will stay mostly sunny and mild, reaching a high near 70°F before clouds and a slight chance of showers arrive overnight. Showers become more likely by Thursday afternoon, with the heaviest rain expected after dark. Forecasters expect precipitation totals to remain light—less than half an inch—but damp roads and cooler air could slow the morning and evening drive.
The rain will ease by Friday, leaving the metro partly sunny with highs near 61°F and a brisk east wind. Overnight lows will dip into the low 40s, so residents should keep jackets handy for early commutes. Saturday brings a return to drier and slightly warmer weather, but another chance of showers may develop late Sunday into Monday.
Those traveling should watch for changing road conditions on I-94 and I-35W during showers. With mild spring temperatures, flooding is not a concern, but drivers should allow extra stopping time during wet periods.
Warnings for rain and cool temperatures remain in effect through Friday, with updates likely if the storm track shifts.
Five-Day Forecast for Minneapolis, MN:
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 70°F.
- Wednesday Night: Slight chance of showers, low around 44°F.
- Thursday: Showers likely, high near 58°F.
- Thursday Night: Showers continue, low around 45°F.
- Friday: Partly sunny, high near 61°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 65°F.
- Sunday: Chance of showers, high near 69°F.
