Todays weather in Minneapolis - Friday - 29 May 2026

An Air Quality Alert is in effect across the Twin Cities today, and it's the headline before you step out the door. Issued yesterday afternoon, the alert is especially relevant for anyone with asthma, respiratory sensitivities, or plans for an outdoor workout or active commute. If you're walking or cycling to work, take note.Conditions right now are mild and still: mostly cloudy skies, 63°F, and completely calm winds at zero miles per hour. No rain is expected today or tonight, and the overnight low holds right around 63°F — no dramatic temperature swings, just a quiet grey Thursday.The bigger story is what's coming. Friday brings a significant warm-up, with Minneapolis jumping to a high near 88°F under mostly sunny skies and barely any wind. Zero chance of rain. Light layers in the morning, full summer heat by afternoon — it's the day warm-weather fans have been waiting for.The weekend stays warm: Saturday near 83°F with mostly cloudy skies, and Sunday introducing a slight chance of afternoon showers at around 17% — not enough to cancel plans, but worth monitoring. Next week runs sunny and warm through mid-week, with temperatures in the mid-to-upper eighties before a more meaningful chance of showers and thunderstorms builds Wednesday night into Thursday.For today: respect the air quality alert, keep the commute comfortable, and look forward to Friday's sunshine.This episode includes AI-generated content.