BRAINERD, MN – A quiet winter morning greets much of central Minnesota, but the calm will fade quickly as Arctic air tightens its grip. Light snow lingers in spots, coating rooftops and pine branches, while temperatures hover in the teens. By midweek, wind chills could plunge below zero, signaling December’s first true cold snap.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, skies will remain mostly cloudy today before a brief clearing Monday. Temperatures stay steady near 20°F, but a reinforcing cold front late Tuesday will bring a chance of light snow and gusty northwest winds. Accumulations should stay light — less than an inch expected — yet any snow on untreated surfaces may refreeze quickly, creating slick travel through Tuesday night.
By Wednesday morning, the cold deepens sharply. Lows drop near -10°F with wind chills in the negative teens, making early commutes brisk and potentially hazardous. Residents should bundle up and limit time outdoors as frostbite risks increase within minutes in exposed areas.
The upcoming pattern favors repeated bursts of cold and occasional light snow as winter settles in across northern Minnesota. Roads will likely remain icy in shaded and rural areas well into the week.
Five-Day Outlook:
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 20°F.
- Monday: Mostly cloudy, high 17°F.
- Tuesday: Light snow, high 19°F.
- Wednesday: Blustery and cold, high 16°F, low -11°F.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, high 14°F.
