Minneapolis–St. Paul is starting Tuesday under thick clouds with a high near 54°F and a chance of afternoon rain showers — pack a jacket and a rain layer before you leave the house.
Today’s Setup
The National Weather Service describes today as feeling more like March or October than mid-May. A persistent northwest flow is keeping cold air locked over the metro, with widespread cloud cover preventing any meaningful warming. That northwest wind will gust up to 30 mph at times, making exposed spots like the Chain of Lakes path and the riverfront trail in downtown St. Paul feel noticeably rawer than the thermometer suggests.
A band of overnight drizzle is clearing by morning. The next round of showers — brief and isolated — could develop by early-to-mid afternoon, per NWS forecasters. Any rain will be short-lived and minor, but it’s worth having a rain layer handy if you’re outdoors past noon.
Twins Game Tonight
The Minnesota Twins host the Houston Astros at Target Field tonight — and it’ll be a cold one. That northwest wind off the field could push the feels-like temperature into the low 40s in the exposed upper deck. Layer up: a warm Minnesota Twins jersey and a Minnesota Twins fitted cap will keep you comfortable through nine innings. Still need seats? Get tickets on SeatGeek or Find tickets on StubHub before first pitch.
The Twins and Astros also play Wednesday (May 20) at Target Field — that afternoon should be noticeably better, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 64°F.
Frost Risk Tonight
Gardeners, listen up: the National Weather Service is flagging frost potential overnight into Wednesday morning, especially in rural and low-lying areas outside the core metro. Temperatures will drop to the low 40s in Minneapolis and St. Paul proper, but outlying towns could dip into the mid-to-upper 30s — cold enough for patchy frost. Cover tomatoes, peppers, and tender annuals before sunset, or bring containers inside.
Upcoming Concerts This Week
The Baby Keem - The Ca$ino Tour stops at the Armory on Wednesday evening (May 20). It’s an indoor venue so rain won’t be a factor, but the walk over in 50s temperatures calls for a Baby Keem t-shirt under a solid jacket. Martin Garrix brings his Americas Tour to the Armory on Friday, May 22, just as shower and thunderstorm chances return for the holiday weekend — a Martin Garrix hoodie is a smart grab for that one.
Comfort Food Tonight
A raw, cloudy day with gusty winds practically writes your dinner menu. This is prime weather for loading a programmable slow cooker with chili or beef stew before work and coming home to something warming. An enameled cast iron Dutch oven is equally perfect for a big pot of soup on the stovetop. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Wednesday brings a real rebound — mostly sunny skies and a high near 64°F with nearly calm winds. Thursday stays pleasant near 66°F. Enjoy the dry stretch while it lasts: the National Weather Service is flagging shower and thunderstorm chances returning Friday through the Memorial Day weekend. Keep an eye on the Minneapolis weather forecast as the holiday weekend takes shape.
