Minneapolis wakes up to patchy fog this morning, but it burns off by 7 AM CT and gives way to a sunny, 84°F afternoon — a genuinely great day to be outside anywhere from Lake Harriet to Loring Park.
Today’s Setup
The National Weather Service says that fog forms as a diffuse cold front sits south across northern Iowa, but a stubborn cloud deck has kept it from spreading. Once it clears, expect a bright, low-humidity afternoon with a light north-northeast breeze at 0 to 5 mph and only a 12% chance of a stray sprinkle. Tonight stays mostly clear with a comfortable low around 64°F — ideal for leaving the windows open.
Best Window To Be Outside
Midday through early evening today is your best stretch: dry, sunny, and light wind. It’s a solid day to mow, wash the car, or head to the course — a golf divot repair tool in your bag is a nice touch on a day this many people will be teeing off around the metro. The Minnesota Twins host the Cleveland Guardians tonight at Target Field, and with clear skies and a gentle breeze, it’s about as good as tailgating weather gets this summer. Grab a Minnesota Twins jersey or Minnesota Twins fitted cap before first pitch, or find tickets on StubHub if you’re still deciding.
Heat Wave Watch: This Weekend Into Next Week
Friday stays warm (high near 86°F) with mostly sunny skies, though the forecast discussion flags a slim chance of an isolated shower or storm in the afternoon as a weak boundary washes out over central Minnesota — worth a glance at the sky if you’re outdoors Friday afternoon. After that, the real story arrives: NWS forecasters describe a “long duration, potentially significant heat wave” building in this weekend, with Saturday’s high near 89°F and upper-air heights climbing toward record territory by Monday and Tuesday, pushing highs into the 90s. If you’re near one of the metro’s lakes this weekend, the 2-Person Intex Floating Lounge with Cooler is a smart way to beat it.
What’s Happening This Week
Saturday brings the Twins back to Target Field against the Los Angeles Angels, plus the Minnesota Lynx hosting the New York Liberty at Target Center — both good options once the afternoon heat peaks. Friday night, Death Cab for Cutie plays the Armory, and Wicked continues its run at the Orpheum Theatre Saturday. Looking ahead, the Meghan Trainor: The Get In Girl Tour stops at Grand Casino Arena on July 13 — check our full concert preview — and a Meghan Trainor t-shirt makes a fun grab before the show. Get tickets on SeatGeek for any of these before they sell out.
Tonight’s Dinner And Next Few Days
With clear, dry weather through tonight, it’s about as good as grilling weather gets — burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob all work well. An instant-read meat thermometer and a grill brush and scraper set make the job easier, and a TIKI Brand smokeless fire pit is a nice way to stretch the evening once the sun goes down. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Looking ahead: dry and sunny through Friday, then increasingly hot and mostly dry through the weekend and into next week as the ridge builds in. For more day-by-day details, check the Minneapolis weather forecast or browse outdoor gear deals before the heat sets in.
