Minneapolis is waking up to one of the finest days of early June — clear, sunny skies and a high near 83°F, with the National Weather Service calling today “the most tranquil of the next seven days.” Get outside now; a storm system moves in as early as Wednesday evening.
Today’s Setup
Sunshine rules from sunrise to sunset with a gentle southeast breeze of 0 to 10 mph and a high near 83°F. Overnight, expect partly cloudy skies and a comfortable low around 59°F with a south-southeast wind of 5 to 10 mph. This is textbook Minnesota summer weather — the kind that makes the brutal winters worth it.
Best Window To Be Outside
Golfers, today is your day. Courses are in ideal condition — pair a golf polo shirt men with a golf towel microfiber in your bag and you’ll be comfortable through all 18 at Hiawatha Golf Course or wherever you’re teeing off. Minnehaha Falls, Lake Harriet, and the Stone Arch Bridge area are all gorgeous under these skies too.
Twins fans, you’re in luck: the Minnesota Twins host the Chicago White Sox at Target Field today, June 2, and the weather couldn’t cooperate more — sunny and 83°F at first pitch. Show up in your Minnesota Twins jersey and a Minnesota Twins fitted cap and soak it all in. Secure seats via Get tickets on SeatGeek or Find tickets on StubHub.
Rain Risk: Wednesday Night Into Thursday
Wednesday offers one more mostly sunny day, with a high near 83°F and a south wind of 5 to 15 mph — enjoy it. But the setup changes fast Wednesday evening. The National Weather Service expects showers and thunderstorms to develop around 7 PM CT Wednesday, continuing through Thursday, with a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) of severe thunderstorms for the area Wednesday evening and Thursday afternoon-evening. Rainfall totals of a tenth to a quarter inch are possible overnight.
Outdoor-event planners take note: the Twins vs. Kansas City Royals game at Target Field on Thursday, June 4 could face weather-related delays — watch the radar. The Minnesota Lynx vs. Golden State Valkyries at Target Center on June 4 is indoors, so no storm worries there.
Grill Tonight
Tonight is the backyard cookout night of the week — don’t wait until the storms arrive. Fire up the propane gas grill for burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob. With Father’s Day just around the corner, a Father’s Day grilling set is an easy win right now. Use an instant-read meat thermometer to nail every temp and keep your grates clean with a grill brush and scraper set. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Wednesday stays pleasant until evening storms develop. Rain and thunder linger through Thursday before conditions gradually improve. The National Weather Service expects temperatures to remain above normal into mid-June, with highs near 90°F early next week. On Friday, June 5, the Prince Celebration of Life 10th Year Anniversary Concert comes to the Armory — grab the A Celebration of Prince t-shirt and Find tickets on StubHub while they last. Planning ahead for the lakes this weekend? Browse our outdoor gear deals, including a 2-Person Intex Float with Built-In Cooler for $24 — perfect for Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes once the storms clear out.
