Minneapolis weather today is delivering a near-perfect Friday: sunny skies and a high near 80°F — but get your outdoor plans in before 7 PM CT, because thunderstorms are moving in tonight. Check the Minneapolis weather forecast for updates throughout the day.
Today’s Setup
The National Weather Service says the first half of Friday looks excellent across the Twin Cities. Clear skies, ample sunshine, and temperatures climbing into the upper 70s by midday. A west wind of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph keeps things feeling fresh. It’s a great morning to hit the Chain of Lakes, take a walk along Minnehaha Falls, or squeeze in a round at a local course before early afternoon.
Storm Timing Tonight
Here’s the catch: an upper-level low over western Ontario is pushing a cold front south out of Canada, and that combination will fire scattered showers and thunderstorms across the metro this evening. The National Weather Service expects storms to start arriving around 7 PM CT, with heavier activity running from roughly 9 PM to 4 AM CT. Rainfall totals should stay light — less than a tenth of an inch — but some storms could bring hail and gusty winds. Pull in the patio umbrella before dinner. A pop-up canopy tent with weights or outdoor furniture covers will protect gear you can’t move indoors, and a bungee cord assortment is handy for securing anything left outside overnight.
Best Window To Be Outside
Your golden window is roughly 10 AM to 5 PM CT. Mow the lawn, fire up the grill, or take the family to Loring Park or the Mississippi riverfront. Once you see clouds building to the northwest, wrap things up and head inside.
Weekend: Twins Games, Trey Anastasio, and Perfect Outdoor Weather
Saturday clears out beautifully — sunny, high near 75°F, and a negligible 3% chance of rain. The Minnesota Twins host the St. Louis Cardinals on both Saturday June 13 and Sunday June 14 at Target Field. Both games look dry and comfortably cool — about as good as outdoor baseball weather gets in Minnesota. Grab your Minnesota Twins jersey and a Minnesota Twins fitted cap, and Get tickets on SeatGeek or Find tickets on StubHub.
Saturday night, Trey Anastasio plays the Orpheum Theatre — an indoor show, so weather is zero concern. Pick up a Trey Anastasio t-shirt to rep the night. The Wallflowers are also at First Avenue on June 13 for another strong evening option in the Cities.
Dinner Tonight: Fire Up the Grill
This afternoon is prime grilling territory before the storms arrive. Burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob hit differently on a sunny 80°F afternoon. With Father’s Day just around the corner, a Father’s Day grilling set is a smart early grab. Use an instant-read meat thermometer to nail your doneness, and keep the grates clean with a grill brush and scraper set. Bonus: check out this pork loin deal for under $1/lb — perfect for a Saturday smoke session. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Saturday: sunny, near 75°F — a gorgeous early summer day. Sunday: similar, near 73°F with a light breeze. Monday night into Tuesday, the National Weather Service puts a slight 10–30% chance of rain back in the forecast. Nothing significant, but worth watching if you have outdoor plans late next week. Temperatures stay below the seasonal average through the middle of next week — enjoy the comfortable stretch while it lasts.
