Minneapolis weather today is sunny and 74°F with light winds—a gorgeous spring day that’ll have you ditching the winter coat for good. If you’ve been cooped up during our long Minnesota winters, today’s the day to get outside and soak it in.
Today’s Conditions
Expect mostly clear skies through the overnight hours (low around 44°F), then brilliant sunshine Tuesday with a high near 74°F and barely-there north winds at 0-5 mph. This is textbook spring weather—the kind that makes you remember why we stick around through those polar vortex events.
What to Do Today
This is prime time for activities across the Twin Cities. Head to Minnehaha Falls or Theodore Wirth Park for a walk—the trails should be in great shape. If you’re thinking about firing up the grill for the first time this season, today’s your day: calm winds mean smoke stays put, and the temperature is comfortable for standing outside.
Golfers, dust off those clubs. Hazeltine National and courses around the metro are going to be packed, so book a tee time if you haven’t already. Fishermen heading to the 10,000 lakes will find ideal conditions—calm water, mild temps, and no wind to mess with your cast.
If allergies have been nagging you as pollen counts rise with the warmth, consider keeping a pollen count face mask handy for outdoor activities, or grab an allergy relief nasal spray before heading out. An air quality monitor indoors can help you track when to close windows as evening approaches.
Gameday Weather Alert
The Minnesota Wild host the Dallas Stars Wednesday night (April 22) at Grand Casino Arena, and conditions will be even warmer—sunny with a high near 84°F. Perfect weather if you’re tailgating before the game. Grab your Minnesota Wild beanie or jersey to show your colors, and check SeatGeek or StubHub for last-minute tickets.
The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Denver Nuggets Thursday (April 24) at Target Center—another indoor option if the evening cools down more than expected.
Looking Ahead
Wednesday will be even warmer at 84°F with continued sunshine, though winds pick up slightly from the south-southeast (5-15 mph). Clouds move in Wednesday night with a low around 63°F and gusts to 25 mph—bring in any patio furniture before bed.
No severe weather is expected in our area through the week, so you can plan with confidence.
Dinner Idea
With this beautiful weather, skip the oven and grill some spring vegetables alongside grilled chicken or fish. A light pasta salad with fresh greens rounds it out perfectly. Did you know you can order groceries on Amazon Fresh for same-day delivery? Get everything you need for tonight’s dinner delivered straight to your door.
Check the full Minneapolis weather forecast for hourly updates, and enjoy this rare stretch of spring perfection!
