Minneapolis, Minn. – A pale dawn glow spreads over the Twin Cities this Thursday morning, but the air carries that unmistakable late-October crispness. After a brief stretch of sunshine, cooler, unsettled weather will return to Minnesota by the start of the weekend — with light rain and patchy drizzle possible Friday night through Saturday.
According to the National Weather Service in Chanhassen, Thursday stays bright and calm with highs near 51°F, perfect for fall yard work or early Halloween decorating. Winds remain light but will turn southerly by Friday, drawing in slightly milder air. That change also opens the door for scattered light showers along and south of I-94, mainly late Friday into Saturday morning. No severe weather is expected, but wet roads and reduced visibility could slow early travel or outdoor plans.
Saturday remains cool and breezy, with highs in the upper 50s and clouds lingering much of the day. Sunday looks more comfortable, with partial sunshine and a high near 59°F, a pleasant window for late-fall cleanup before another front brings rain chances early next week.
While no snow is in the mix yet, long-range models hint that the first flurries north of Duluth could appear before month’s end. For the Twin Cities, residents will notice shorter days, longer evenings, and that steady cooling trend — a reminder that winter’s doorstep is closer than it feels this week.
Five-Day Outlook for Minneapolis, MN:
Thu: 51/32 – Sunny; calm winds.
Fri: 56/42 – Increasing clouds; slight rain chance late.
Sat: 58/47 – Cloudy; light rain possible early.
Sun: 59/46 – Partly sunny; mild afternoon.
Mon: 60/44 – Cloudy; scattered showers.
