Minneapolis, Minn. – A run of sunshine and mild air is set to carry the Twin Cities into the weekend, giving residents a break from unsettled weather. Highs will stay in the 70s through Sunday, with calm winds and clear nights making for comfortable early fall conditions.
According to the National Weather Service, Friday will top out near 78 degrees under full sun, with light northeast breezes turning southeasterly by afternoon. Lows tonight will settle near 61. Saturday remains bright with highs around 74 before temperatures rebound again Sunday to near 76.
Roadways across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and surrounding suburbs will remain dry, with no weather-related travel concerns expected through the weekend. Residents planning outdoor events, from college football tailgates to early leaf-peeping trips, can expect blue skies and stable conditions.
The warmest day of the stretch arrives Monday, when highs reach the low 80s under mostly sunny skies. Clouds increase slightly Monday night into Tuesday, though no rain is in the forecast. Winds will stay generally light at 5 to 10 mph, limiting fire danger and keeping air quality favorable.
This dry, steady pattern is expected to continue into midweek, with the next chance for unsettled weather holding off until later in the week.
Five Day Forecast for Minneapolis, MN
- Friday: Sunny, high near 78. Low 61.
- Saturday: Sunny, high 74. Low 51.
- Sunday: Sunny, high 76. Low 59.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 83. Low 63.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 81. Low 62.
