Minneapolis is basking in a sunny, comfortable 79°F today, with barely a breath of wind out of the north-northwest and zero chance of rain — so if you’ve got yard work, a patio lunch, or a walk around one of the city’s lakes on your list, today’s the day to get it done before the weekend turns hot and humid.
Today’s Setup
High pressure is parked right overhead today, according to the National Weather Service Twin Cities office, which is why winds are staying so light (0 to 5 mph) and skies are clear. That same calm pattern holds tonight, with mostly clear skies and a comfortable low around 59°F CT — good sleeping weather if you can crack a window.
Best Window To Be Outside
Thursday and Friday stay just as pleasant, with sunny skies, a high near 84°F Thursday and near 86°F Friday, and winds gradually picking up out of the southwest to 5-15 mph by Friday. The NWS says this cool, dry stretch holds through the end of the week — it’s your best window for mowing the lawn, playing a round of golf, or getting the grill and patio furniture ready before conditions change.
Heat And Rain Return This Weekend
Forecasters are watching a pattern shift as a ridge builds into the central U.S. this weekend, pushing temperatures back into the 90s by Saturday and Sunday, with warm, humid air lingering into next week. Rain chances tick up starting Saturday too, though the NWS says the exact placement is still uncertain — Saturday’s best chance looks to stay closer to the international border, with Sunday into Monday’s chances more scattered across the metro. No severe weather outlooks are in effect for the Twin Cities right now.
Games, Concerts, And Weekend Plans
Tonight, 5 Seconds of Summer play Mystic Lake Amphitheater — check our concert weather guide before you head out. Thursday brings Forrest Frank with Tori Kelly to Target Center; here’s what to expect. Friday, the Tribeville Festival Deluxe with Wizkid lands at the Armory — see our festival weather rundown. Saturday, July 25, the Minnesota Twins host the Athletics at Target Field with temperatures likely back in the 90s, so tailgaters should plan for hot, sunny conditions and hydrate early — grab a Minnesota Twins jersey or Minnesota Twins fitted cap before first pitch. Megan Moroney also plays Target Center that night; Find tickets on StubHub if you want in.
What To Bring
With sun and near-80s temps through Friday, sunscreen and a hat go a long way. Headed to a lake? A 2-Person Intex Floating Lounge with Cooler, on sale for $24, is an easy way to keep drinks cold on the water.
Dinner Tonight
Calm, dry evenings like tonight are made for the grill — burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob all cook beautifully with light wind and no rain to worry about. An instant-read meat thermometer takes the guesswork out of doneness, and a grill brush and scraper set keeps the grates ready to go. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door — Amazon Fresh groceries makes it easy to stock up on patties, corn, and sides without a store run.
Next Few Days
Expect sun and comfortable highs in the 80s through Friday, then a jump into the 90s with rising humidity and a better chance of scattered storms starting Saturday and continuing into early next week.
