Minneapolis–St. Paul will see mostly sunny skies this afternoon with a high near 55°F and light northerly winds of 5 to 10 mph—cool for early May, so grab a light jacket if you’re heading downtown or catching a game at Target Field.
Here’s what matters most: frost is coming tonight. Temperatures will drop to the upper 20s to lower 30s, with the National Weather Service warning of areas of frost after 4 AM across most of the Twin Cities metro and especially across eastern Minnesota and west-central Wisconsin. If you’ve already planted tender vegetables or hanging baskets in places like the Uptown neighborhood or along the Chain of Lakes, cover them tonight or move them indoors—a hard freeze is likely in the eastern parts of our region.
The good news? Temperatures rebound this weekend. Saturday will be sunny with highs near 65°F and calm winds—ideal for yard work or a stroll through Minnehaha Park. Sunday climbs to around 69°F, though there’s a 30% chance of scattered rain showers Saturday night and a 17% chance Sunday, so wet grass is possible come Sunday morning.
For outdoor events: The Minnesota Twins vs. Toronto Blue Jays games at Target Field on Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3 will have pleasant conditions. Saturday’s game looks perfect for tailgating with mostly sunny skies and calm winds—grab a Minnesota Twins jersey or Minnesota Twins fitted cap to show your support, and consider getting Get tickets on SeatGeek or Find tickets on StubHub if you haven’t secured your seat yet. Sunday’s game may see a few showers, so pack a light rain jacket.
If you’re heading to the Electric Callboy: Tanzneid World Tour at the Armory on Saturday, May 2, or catching Demi Lovato: It’s Not That Deep Tour at Target Center the same evening, both venues are indoors, so the cool afternoon won’t affect your plans. An Electric Callboy t-shirt makes a great concert souvenir.
Allergy alert: Light winds today mean pollen counts should stay moderate, but if you’re sensitive, keep Zyrtec 24 hour allergy 90 count on hand—May is peak season for tree and grass pollen in the Twin Cities.
Dinner idea: Tonight’s cool weather is perfect for a warm, comforting pasta or stir-fry. You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door, including fresh vegetables and your favorite pasta sauce or stir-fry ingredients.
Looking ahead: Monday brings another chance of rain, especially across eastern Minnesota. By midweek, conditions stabilize with more seasonal warmth. Check back for updates as we move into next week.
