Todays weather in Minneapolis - Saturday - 16 May 2026

(00:00:00) Todays weather in Minneapolis - Saturday - 16 May 2026 (00:00:25) Temperature Drop From Friday (00:01:10) Gusty Winds Commute Impact (00:01:52) Elevated Fire Danger Alert (00:02:33) Silver Lining Sunny Skies (00:03:07) What To Watch Going Forward Minneapolis is waking up to sunny skies and 64 degrees this Saturday, but the story today is the wind. South-southwest gusts reaching 25 to 30 miles per hour are making it feel closer to 58, shifting this from a casual t-shirt day to a light, wind-resistant jacket day across the Twin Cities metro.This episode covers everything you need to know before you step outside: why Saturday feels noticeably cooler than Friday, how to layer for outdoor plans whether you're walking, running, doing yard work, or hitting a patio brunch, and what those crosswinds mean for your commute. Lighter vehicles and high-profile SUVs will feel the push on open stretches, and anything loose in a truck bed or on a roof rack needs to be secured before you go anywhere.Beyond the metro, elevated fire danger is active today across western and central Minnesota. Dry conditions combined with these sustained gusts create fast-moving fire spread risk — no outdoor burning today if you're in or heading toward that part of the state.The silver lining: Minneapolis itself is having a genuinely pleasant day. No rain, moderate humidity, and low-to-mid sixties is a sweet spot for outdoor activity if you dress for it. Wind gusts tend to peak mid-afternoon, so morning and early afternoon are your best windows for time outside.Breezy, bright, and a little unpredictable — here's how to make the most of it.This episode includes AI-generated content.