4 days Ago By Ariel Kozlov
Minneapolis residents are bracing for a range of weather conditions over the coming week. The National Weather Service has reported that today will see partly sunny skies with a high near 78 degrees, but wind shifts and a plunge in temperature are on the horizon.The Hazardous Weather Outlook warns of scattered thunderstorms moving from south central Minnesota toward northwest Wisconsin through the morning, with some small hail possible.
Moving from southwest to east central Minnesota and parts of western Wisconsin, another round of thunderstorms is expected late this afternoon, bringing isolated instances of large hail. A cold front, misplacing its usual chill, is likely the culprit behind the enhanced severe weather risk, currently rated a level 1 out of 5.Tonight's forecast shifts dramatically, calling for mostly cloudy skies and a significant drop to a low around 37 degrees, thanks to a north wind blowing at 10 to 15 mph.
Rain is predicted to dominate Saturday's weather narrative, intensifying after noon with an 80% chance, potentially bringing new precipitation amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch.The weather's capricious mood swings continue into Saturday night, where rain is predicted before 11 pm, transitioning to a mix of rain and snow thereafter. Alongside the northeast wind around 15 mph, less than a half-inch of new snow accumulation is possible.
As for the snow lovers among us, the opportunity presents itself as rain and snow likely before 3 pm on Sunday, then a chance of snow after, the wind acting as an unwitting sculptor in nature's frozen tableau.Looking ahead, Monday promises mostly sunny skies with a high near 41, the compass of the wind shifting from north-northwest to more temperate territories. Yet, the reprieve appears short-lived as Tuesday beckons a 40% chance of precipitation, potentially bringing a mix of rain and snow into the weekday fold.
The National Weather Service cautions that more wintry weather is on the cards for the middle of next week, including the potential for more accumulating snow.As Minneapolis weathers this mix of springtime warmth and wintry chills, residents are encouraged to stay updated on the changing conditions. Despite the unpredictable weather, a silver lining persists; each day unfolding with the perennial promise that after every storm, there waits the calm.
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