Active Weather Pattern for the West into the Plains

A strong Pacific storm continues to track across the Great Basin. Heavy snow is expected across the higher elevations and heavy rain across lower terrain. Strong gusty winds will make for additional hazards for travelers. These winds will bring increasing fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Then we will closely watch for severe thunderstorms across the central Plains on Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Minneapolis, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (KMSP)

Lat: 44.88°NLon: 93.23°WElev: 840ft.

A Few Clouds

68°F

20°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.3 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 May 4:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Minneapolis MN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 48. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Breezy, with a southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Low around 58. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 58 °F

    Breezy.
    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Southeast wind around 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 70. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 61. North northeast wind around 15 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. North wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 48. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Breezy, with a southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 58. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Southeast wind around 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. North northeast wind around 15 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Minneapolis MN
 44.95°N 93.25°W (Elev. 840 ft)
4:10 pm CDT May 5, 2024
5pm CDT May 5, 2024-6pm CDT May 12, 2024
 
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