Minneapolis-St. Paul is in for a mostly sunny Tuesday with a high near 81°F, gusty northwest winds up to 30 mph, and zero rain chances — a great day to get outside before cooler air settles in for the rest of the week.
Today’s Setup
We’re on the back side of a cold frontal passage, and the National Weather Service says high pressure and cooler, drier air will steer our pattern through Friday. Skies clear out after some morning stratus, leaving mostly sunny conditions with that brisk northwest wind (10 to 15 mph, gusts to 30 mph) through the afternoon. Winds turn light and variable tonight as the low drops to around 59°F under mostly clear skies.
Best Window To Be Outside
Midday through early evening is the sweet spot today, once the morning stratus burns off. Anglers working the Chain of Lakes, Lake Minnetonka, or the Mississippi River should expect calm-ish evening water as winds relax after sunset — a good excuse to test some new gear (Score Strike King Crankbaits from $6 at Bass Pro Shops). Golfers should tee off before the wind fully kicks in, and a golf GPS watch can help you club correctly when that northwest breeze is pushing shots around.
Wind, Rain, And Cooler Days Ahead
No rain, no severe weather, and no excessive rainfall risk for our area today — the Weather Prediction Center’s concerns are focused on the Southwest and Ohio Valley, not Minnesota. The main story here is wind (gusts to 30 mph) and a stretch of near-to-below-normal temperatures through Friday before the NWS says heat and humidity return this weekend, with highs climbing back into the 90s.
What To Wear Or Bring
Light layers work today — mornings and evenings feel closer to the 60s while afternoons reach the low 80s. Hold onto hats in that gusty wind. If you’re setting up the patio for the cooler, calmer evening ahead, this is a good night for a portable fire pit and some outdoor string lights.
Tonight’s Game And This Week’s Shows
The St. Paul Saints host the Columbus Clippers tonight at CHS Field, and conditions couldn’t be better — sunny, warm, and clearing winds by first pitch. Grab official team gear on Fanatics or find tickets on SeatGeek before you head down. Wednesday night brings the 5 Seconds of Summer show at Mystic Lake Amphitheater, also outdoors, with pleasant, dry conditions expected. Looking ahead to the weekend, the Minnesota Twins host the Athletics on July 25 at Target Field, right as the heat returns — plan for warm, muggy tailgating conditions.
Dinner Idea
With calm, dry evening air, tonight is built for the grill — burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob. An instant-read meat thermometer takes the guesswork out of doneness, and a grill brush and scraper set keeps things easy to clean up after. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Wednesday stays sunny and slightly cooler with a high near 79°F and light winds, another great outdoor day. Expect near-to-below-normal temperatures to hold into Friday before the ridge builds this weekend, bringing back the 90s and a return of typical Minnesota summer humidity.
