MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts, Twin Cities.
A warm and mostly sunny stretch is on the way for Minneapolis and St. Paul through Friday — but forecasters are already watching a string of storm systems that will move through the region starting this weekend.
Here is a full breakdown of what to expect, day by day.
Wednesday brings comfortable spring weather
Wednesday kicks off the week on a pleasant note with sunny skies and highs near 74 degrees across the metro area.
Winds will stay light throughout the day, according to the National Weather Service, making it a great opportunity to get outside before the pattern gets more active later in the week.
Thursday is warmer — but storms arrive by afternoon
Temperatures climb to around 79 degrees on Thursday, but the day comes with a catch.
Increasing humidity and breezy south winds will set the stage for scattered showers and thunderstorms to develop after 4 p.m. Wind gusts during stronger storms could reach up to 30 mph.
If you have evening plans outdoors, keep an eye on the radar heading into Thursday afternoon.
Scattered showers and storms remain possible Thursday night before skies gradually clear heading into Friday morning.
Friday is the best day of the week
Friday is shaping up to be the warmest and sunniest day of the workweek, with highs reaching near 84 degrees under mostly clear skies.
Make the most of it — the calm does not last long.
Weekend brings storms back to the region
Rain and thunderstorm chances increase Saturday night and continue through Sunday as another system pushes into the Upper Midwest.
Sunday looks like the most active day of the weekend, with periods of heavier rain and thunderstorms possible — especially during the afternoon and evening hours. Highs will still reach near 80 degrees despite the unsettled conditions.
Unsettled weather may linger into Monday before slightly cooler and drier conditions return by Tuesday.
Full 7-day forecast for the Twin Cities
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 74°F
- Wednesday night: Mostly clear, low 51°F
- Thursday: Chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 p.m., high 79°F
- Thursday night: Chance of showers, low 57°F
- Friday: Sunny, high 84°F
- Saturday: Slight chance of showers, high 81°F
- Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high 80°F
Are you ready for the warmth this week — or already dreading the weekend storms? Let us know how the weather is affecting your plans in the comments below.
