Minneapolis–St. Paul is kicking off the week with mostly sunny skies and a comfortable high near 79°F — enjoy it this afternoon, because storms move in after dark.
Today’s Setup
A west-southwest breeze of 5 to 15 mph keeps it pleasant through the daytime hours. The National Weather Service notes today will actually be the warmest day of the week, as a brief warm-air push ahead of an incoming shortwave gives us near-normal temperatures before cooler northwest flow takes over. A classic June tease before a wetter stretch arrives.
For the latest conditions, bookmark the Minneapolis–St. Paul weather forecast and check back through the week.
Best Window To Be Outside
This afternoon is the sweet spot. A walk at Minnehaha Falls, a bike ride around the Chain of Lakes, or a round at Hiawatha Golf Course all look great before 6 PM CT. If you’re hosting a backyard cookout, a pop-up canopy tent with weights is worth setting up — the WSW wind can gust to 15 mph, so stake it down. Browse outdoor gear deals if you need a refresh before summer gets rolling.
The Minnesota Lynx host the Portland Fire tonight at Target Center — that’s a smart pick since it’s indoors and weather-proof. Grab Official team gear on Fanatics to rep the home team, or Get tickets on SeatGeek if you’re still deciding.
Storm Timing Tonight
Here’s your heads-up: showers and thunderstorms develop around 7 PM CT and continue in waves through midnight or just past. The National Weather Service says activity starts in central Minnesota this afternoon, then sweeps southeast through the metro into the evening. The good news — the instability profile isn’t impressive, so strong or severe storms look unlikely. Still, wrap up outdoor plans before sunset. Tonight’s precipitation chance sits at 50%.
What To Wear
Light layers are the call. T-shirt weather through the afternoon, but tuck a jacket in the car for the return trip — overnight lows drop to around 55°F and you may dodge raindrops on the way home.
Fire Up the Grill This Afternoon
This is textbook grilling weather before the storms arrive. Fire up the portable propane grill for burgers, chicken, or steaks with corn on the cob. Use an instant-read meat thermometer to nail your doneness, and give the grates a pass with a grill brush and scraper set beforehand. Need supplies? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Looking Ahead: Week of Events and Rain
Tuesday offers a brief daylight break — showers clear by 9 AM CT, then mostly sunny with a high near 73°F. But Tuesday night, an 80% chance of rain returns, and Wednesday brings another full round. The NWS describes this pattern as a “warm-season version of a classic winter clipper.” Temperatures stay cooler than normal all week.
For evening plans, Echo & the Bunnymen bring their More Songs To Learn & Sing tour to The Fillmore Minneapolis on June 19, and the Don Toliver: Octane Tour lands at Target Center on June 20 — both indoors, so the soggy forecast won’t matter. Find tickets on StubHub for either show, or pick up a Don Toliver t-shirt to wear on the night.
