Minneapolis is waking up to clear skies and a crisp 37°F at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport this Saturday morning, but the calm will not last long. South winds are set to ramp up and showers, including a few with embedded thunderstorms, are likely this afternoon into the evening, which could slow the afternoon commute. If you are heading out, plan on wet roads and keep the rain gear within reach.
Afternoon Into Early Next Week
Showers should become more widespread later today, with more organized showers and thunderstorms possible this evening and overnight. Highs will top out near 50°F before a much warmer air mass moves in. Rainfall tonight could add up to a few tenths of an inch, with locally heavier amounts of about 0.25 to 0.5 inch, while south winds of 0 to 15 mph increase, producing gusts near 25 to 35 mph at times.
The National Weather Service Twin Cities notes that this active pattern is expected to roll right into Monday, April 13, 2026, and Tuesday, April 14, 2026, when strong to severe storms are most likely.
Sunday Warm-Up And What To Expect
Sunday, April 12, 2026, flips the script, with highs soaring near 82°F and south-southwest winds of 15 to 20 mph, gusting up to 35 mph. Even in spots where skies manage to clear, it will feel blustery. Expect lower cloud ceilings at times and brief heavy downpours, and keep in mind that MSP-area flights could see delays if thunderstorms become widespread.
Forecasters flagged this setup earlier in the week, and the unfolding pattern is following that script…