Minneapolis weather today is mostly cloudy with a high near 62°F and just a 20% chance of light rain showers after 7 AM CT—perfect timing if you’re heading indoors to catch the Wild’s playoff game or the Timberwolves vs. Nuggets matchup at Target Center tonight.
According to our National Weather Service forecasters, a band of moisture is pushing into the Twin Cities from the southwest, but it’s still fighting some dry air aloft. Rain chances will tick up slightly as the day progresses, with most activity concentrated over western Minnesota. Our local meteorologists expect just a few hundredths to a quarter-inch of rain if showers do develop—nothing that’ll ruin your Saturday plans.
If you’re heading to Minnesota Wild Round 1 Home Game 2 or the Timberwolves West Conference Quarterfinals Game 2 vs. the Nuggets—both at Target Center—you’ll be dry indoors, but grab an umbrella just in case. Tailgating conditions beforehand will be mild with light northeast winds at 0–5 mph. Consider Official team gear on Fanatics to stay warm between periods, and if you’re grilling before the game, a portable propane grill will handle the calm conditions beautifully.
Saturday night, rain chances remain slight (20%) as temps dip to 49°F. Sunday looks a bit nicer—partly sunny with highs climbing to 68°F and only a 20% chance of showers after 1 PM CT. That’s your best window for outdoor activities around the lakes and parks in Northeast Minneapolis or along the Chain of Lakes.
Here’s where it gets interesting: A more significant rain system moves in late Sunday into Monday, bringing 1 to 1.5 inches of rainfall area-wide. The National Weather Service has issued a Marginal Risk for excessive rainfall across eastern and southern Minnesota and Wisconsin, so Monday could be wet. Cooler air follows—expect highs in the low to mid-50s through the end of the week, with overnight lows dropping near freezing Thursday and Friday mornings. That’s something to watch if you’re planning spring lawn work or have tender plants in your garden.
With April allergies ramping up as pollen counts rise, consider keeping an allergy relief nasal spray and a pollen count face mask handy, especially if you’re outdoors Sunday morning.
For dinner tonight, a warm pasta dish or stir-fry pairs perfectly with this cool, damp weather. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door—grab some fresh vegetables and your favorite sauce to make it simple.
Next 3 days: Saturday mostly cloudy, 62°F with slight rain. Sunday partly sunny, 68°F with afternoon showers possible. Monday rainy and cooler, 55°F. By Tuesday, drier and cooler weather settles in for the rest of the week.
