Weather

Brian's official weather forecast.

Official Forecast

Scroll down for a weather briefing and stay tuned for updates throughout the remainder of the week

Saturday

  • Rain likely overnight, clearing by 8am
  • Cloudy
  • High temperature: 72°F
  • Chance of rain showers afternoon, rain likely in evening

Sunday

  • Rain overnight, clearing by 8am
  • Skies clearing from overcast to partly cloudy
  • High temperature: 70°F
  • Chance of rain diminishing throughout the day

Saturday Weather Briefing - Posted September 23rd



6-10 Day Outlook - Posted September 15th

NOAA's Climate Prediction Center 6-10 Day Outlook highlights an even higher likelihood of above normal temperatures and precipitation during the week of the wedding (compared to the 8-14 Day Outlook below).

What does this mean for the wedding weekend? Expect afternoon maximum temperatures in the 70s, humidity bordering on muggy, and the potential for nusiance rain showers. Some say rain on your wedding day is good luck. Check the forecast leading up to the wedding to find out just how much luck we have.

8-14 Day Outlook - Posted September 12th

NOAA's Climate Prediction Center 8-14 Day Outlook highlights a likelihood of above normal temperatures and precipitation during the week of the wedding.

This suggests high temperatures in the 70s or 80s. It also implies that the atmospheric circulation pattern will be capable of rainfall. That said, it is too early to say whether it will rain during the wedding.

Climatology - Posted September 10th

On average over the last 30 years, September 23rd is the epitome of an autumn day in the Twin Cities.

Daylight

This year’s fall equinox occurs early in the morning of September 23rd. Sunrise is at 7:01am and sunset is about 12 hours later at 7:08pm.

Temperature

Temperatures typically vary from the lower 50s in the morning to the upper 60s in the afternoon. The maximum temperature normally occurs around 4:00pm, after which cooling occurs through the evening.

Year to year variability is large in autumn in Minnesota. The high temperature could be as low as 50°F or as high as 85°F. In other words, check updated forecasts closer to the wedding day for more information.

Precipitation

Rain falls on September 23rd in 30% of years, or 3 out of 10 years. It rained on September 23rd last year. Will this year be dry?

Clouds

Given the average chance of precipitation, it should be unsurprising to learn that about 30% of years see overcast skies in Minneapolis on September 23rd. Conversely, 40% of years see clear skies. In the remaining 30% of years partly cloudy skies prevail.