Minneapolis, Minnesota – Arctic air is expected to remain firmly entrenched across Minnesota from Jan. 24 through Jan. 30, bringing a prolonged stretch of below-normal temperatures and reinforcing harsh mid-winter conditions statewide.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, Minnesota sits in a high-confidence zone for below-normal temperatures during the Jan. 24–30 period, with probabilities reaching up to 80 percent across much of the state. The persistent pattern reflects repeated Arctic intrusions and limited chances for meaningful warm-ups before the end of the month.
In northern Minnesota, including the Arrowhead and areas near the Canadian border, daytime highs are expected to remain well below seasonal averages, while overnight lows frequently drop into the single digits or below zero. The sustained cold will allow snowpack and icy conditions to persist on roads such as U.S. Route 53, Highway 61, and rural highways.
Across central and southern Minnesota, including the Twin Cities, temperatures are also expected to stay below normal throughout the Jan. 24–30 window. Even during brief moderation periods, highs may struggle to climb out of the teens and lower 20s, increasing the risk for refreezing on bridges, ramps, and untreated roads along Interstates 35, 94, and 494.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation urges drivers to use caution during early morning and nighttime travel, when icy conditions are most likely. Residents are encouraged to protect exposed pipes, limit prolonged outdoor exposure, and check on vulnerable neighbors and pets.
The Arctic pattern shows little indication of breaking before month’s end, and additional cold-related advisories may be issued as confidence remains high in sustained below-normal temperatures across Minnesota through Jan. 30.
