Minneapolis Braces for Rainy Stretch, Weekday Forecast Urges Residents to Keep Umbrellas Close

Minneapolis residents should be ready to keep their umbrellas at hand, as the city is looking at a string of rainy days ahead. According to the

National Weather Service

, rain is likely to start after 4pm today, with overcast skies persisting and a high of about 46 degrees forecast. Residents can expect a 60% chance of precipitation, though the rainfall amounts are projected to be less than a tenth of an inch.

The wet weather is set to continue into the night with a 70% chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. For those looking to catch a glimpse of the Minneapolis skyline, be prepared for patchy fog rolling in after 8pm. The

NWS

predicts a cloudy night with temperatures hovering around 40 degrees, and the winds will slow to a calm breeze as the evening progresses.

Looking towards the rest of the week, Thursday will likely bring mostly cloudy skies with highs nearing 49 degrees and a gentle north northwest wind. Fog enthusiasts might want to take note of Thursday night when patchy fog is expected to develop after 10pm, which will set against the backdrop of partly cloudy skies and a low around 37 degrees.

As the workweek comes to a close, Friday’s forecast suggests patchy morning fog will give way to mainly sunny skies and a high of 52, with light winds. The approach to the weekend spells out a partly cloudy Friday night with lows around 42 degrees and a south-east breeze kicking up to 10 mph. The following Saturday boasts mostly sunny skies and a warm 56-degree high, though gusts could reach up to 25 mph, shaking the last of the autumn leaves from their branches.

Sunday’s weather, according to the

NWS

, will largely follow suit with mostly sunny conditions and a high near 50 degrees. The nighttime temperatures will dip to around 35, but skiers and winter enthusiasts should not to get too excited yet, as clear skies are anticipated. The new week will kick off with a modest 20 percent chance of rain on Monday and high temperatures lingering in the low 50s.

As Tuesday rolls around, the chance of rain picks back up to 40 percent, with partly sunny weather and temperatures peaking near 46 degrees. Favorable flying weather has its limits, though, with northeast winds picking up to 15 mph before swinging northwest in the afternoon. So, while the week may not require a full winter wardrobe, Minneapolis citizens should keep their rain gear at the ready.

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