Minneapolis, MN – Twin Cities residents can expect a dramatic temperature climb over the next 48 hours, with thermometers set to soar well above seasonal averages before a stormy cold front arrives. Tuesday offers a pleasant start with a high near 74 degrees and calm winds, but the real heat surge occurs Wednesday. A steady southeast breeze will help push afternoon highs to a summer-like 84 degrees, creating an unseasonably warm window for outdoor activities across the metro.
According to the National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen, the calm stretch ends abruptly Thursday afternoon. A potent system is expected to trigger showers and potential thunderstorms after 1 p.m., bringing a 60 percent chance of rain that ramps up to 80 percent by Thursday night. Forecasters indicate that rainfall totals could reach a half-inch, potentially creating slick conditions on I-35W and I-94 during the Thursday evening commute. Winds will also be a factor, with southwesterly gusts hitting 30 mph ahead of the rain.
The incoming front will send temperatures tumbling as the work week concludes. After Thursday’s high of 75, Friday will struggle to reach 61 degrees under a persistent northwest wind. This 20-degree drop within 48 hours means residents will need to swap summer attire for heavier layers by the time the Friday morning commute begins.
Conditions should dry out by Friday afternoon, though a stray shower remains possible before 1 p.m. Looking ahead, the weekend appears much cooler but mostly sunny, with highs settling back into the upper 50s. For now, enjoy the midweek warmth but prepare for a blustery and wet transition on Thursday.
Five Day Forecast for Minneapolis, MN
- Tuesday: Sunny, High 74
- Wednesday: Sunny and Windy, High 84
- Thursday: Showers and Thunderstorms Likely, High 75
- Friday: Chance Showers then Mostly Sunny, High 61
- Saturday: Mostly Sunny, High 59
