Showers Expected Today in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Followed by Pleasant October Weather
In Minneapolis-St. Paul, Ken Barlow reports that showers are expected later today, with rain continuing into the afternoon and amounts of 1/4" to 1/2". Showers will end this evening, giving way to overnight fog. The forecast for Wednesday includes fog…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, September 29, 2026 — The Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area is set to experience showers later today, according to reports from Ken Barlow. These rain events are expected to continue through the afternoon, with estimated accumulations ranging from 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch. The showers are forecast to conclude by this evening, leading into a period of overnight fog.
Following the evening showers and overnight fog, Wednesday’s forecast indicates a transition to clearer conditions. The morning is expected to feature lingering fog, which should dissipate to allow for sunny breaks during the day. Warmer temperatures are also anticipated, signaling the start of a pleasant weather pattern for the initial days of October.
This stretch of favorable weather is projected to continue for the first several days of the new month. However, a possibility of showers returning exists towards the end of the week, specifically on Saturday.
Further details regarding the specific timing of temperature changes or the precise duration of the pleasant weather are not provided in the summary. The reporter, Ken Barlow, provided the meteorological overview for the region.
Story summarized from the original created by Ken Barlow on kstp.com, see more information here.
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