Summerlike weekend on tap in Twin Cities; fall returns early next week

Weather Forecast Summerlike weekend on tap in Twin Cities; fall returns early next week By Adam Del Rosso, Adam Del Rosso Adam Del Rosso Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, weather has been a passion for Adam for as long as he can remember! Whether it was thunderstorms or winter storms, Adam has always been geeking out. After earning his meteorology degree from Penn State, he made his way to the Ohio Valley to forecast for WTOV. Read Full Bio Adam Del Rosso, Joseph Dames Joseph Dames Meteorologist Joseph Dames joined the WCCO team during the winter of 2022. He is currently the weekday morning meteorologist. You can also catch him putting together weather, science, and other environmental stories during the week. Read Full Bio Joseph Dames Updated on: October 9, 2026 / 12:42 PM CDT / CBS Minnesota Add CBS News on Google With high pressure east of the Twin Cities metro, expect more sunshine Friday and a beautiful end to the work week.Winds gusting from the southeast are helping highs reach the mid 70s Friday afternoon.The warmth peaks this weekend with lots of sunshine and highs in the low-to-mid 80s. Strong winds will help drive an elevated fire threat, especially Saturday when gusts could reach 40 mph.Temperatures will be close to record highs Saturday (90 degrees) and Sunday (85 degrees).Clouds return Monday along with minimal rain chances thanks to a weak front. The track of Isaias will dictate how much moisture that front has to work with. That front will knock highs back closer to average in the low 60s Tuesday and beyond.Another, more notable system arrives late Wednesday through early Thursday, bringing a better shot at rain and more wind. Featured Local Savings