Minnesota — The air stings exposed skin within seconds as the cold settles deep into the Twin Cities. Sidewalks crunch. Car doors resist opening. This is the kind of winter cold that forces quick decisions.
A Hazardous Weather Outlook remains in effect across central and southern Minnesota, including Minneapolis. Wind chills are holding between 20 and 35 degrees below zero, creating a serious frostbite risk. Even brief exposure can be dangerous.
According to the National Weather Service, a very cold air mass stays locked in place today and tonight. Calm winds offer little relief as temperatures remain deeply negative. Early morning readings in Minneapolis sit near −14 degrees, with wind chills closer to −30.
Daytime improvement stays limited. Highs only reach a few degrees below zero today, then climb near 5 degrees Sunday. Cold tightens again Sunday night, with wind chills once more approaching 25 to 35 below zero.
Travel impacts remain mostly indirect but serious. Vehicles may struggle to start. Batteries fail faster. Roads stay dry, but visibility can drop quickly with blowing snow in open areas. Plan extra time and keep emergency supplies in vehicles.
Monday brings a small break. Sunshine returns and highs push toward the low teens. Even then, cold pavement and shaded sidewalks refreeze quickly after sunset. Layers still matter.
Looking ahead, temperatures slowly moderate into midweek. Highs climb into the low teens Tuesday and near 10 by Wednesday, still below normal. Longer-range outlooks suggest colder-than-average conditions persist late next week, though precipitation chances decrease.
Limit time outdoors today. Cover exposed skin and check on vulnerable neighbors. How cold did it feel where you are this morning?
Five-Day Outlook: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, bitterly cold. High near 5°F.
- Monday: Mostly sunny. High near 13°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High near 11°F.
- Wednesday: Chance of snow. High near 10°F.
- Thursday: Partly cloudy. High near 11°F.
