Minneapolis Week-Ahead Home Guide, Sep 29 to Oct 5: A Dry, Mild Week for Outdoor Chores

The National Weather Service forecast for Minneapolis, MN covers Sep 29 to Oct 5, 2026. Highs range from 62°F to 74°F, with the coldest night near 45°F, and 1 of 7 days carry a 50 percent or higher chance of rain or snow.

The Week at a Glance

• Tuesday, Sep 29: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms, high 68°F, low 61°F, 98 percent chance of precipitation.
• Wednesday, Sep 30: Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy, high 74°F, low 57°F, 5 percent chance of precipitation.
• Thursday, Oct 1: Partly Sunny, high 66°F, low 48°F, 3 percent chance of precipitation.
• Friday, Oct 2: Mostly Sunny, high 64°F, low 48°F, 2 percent chance of precipitation.
• Saturday, Oct 3: Partly Sunny, high 65°F, low 49°F, 14 percent chance of precipitation.
• Sunday, Oct 4: Sunny, high 63°F, low 45°F, 9 percent chance of precipitation.
• Monday, Oct 5: Sunny, high 62°F, low 50°F, 1 percent chance of precipitation.

What to Do Around the House This Week

1. Work around the wet days: the chance of rain or snow reaches 50 percent or more on Tuesday. Set a boot tray and a second doormat at the entry and make sure basement window wells are clear, and save line-drying and yard work for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

September Household Checklist

• Book a furnace tune-up before the first cold week fills the calendar.
• Clean gutters after the first leaf drop and check that downspouts drain away from the foundation.
• Swap summer bedding for heavier blankets and wash the lighter set before storing it.

In Season at the Market

Produce that is typically in season across much of the country in September includes apples, grapes, pears, sweet potatoes and winter squash. Buying what is in season usually means better flavor and lower prices, so plan a few of this week's meals around it.

Forecasts change, so check the latest National Weather Service update for Minneapolis before scheduling outdoor work.