Duluth, MN – Residents across northern Minnesota should prepare for dangerously cold conditions tonight as a Cold Weather Advisory goes into effect, bringing life-threatening wind chills through Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, wind chills are expected to drop between -25°F and -40°F across much of the region as strong winds combine with bitter Arctic air. These conditions significantly increase the risk of frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
The advisory includes communities across northeastern Minnesota, including Duluth, the Iron Range, Brainerd Lakes region, and areas along the North Shore. Officials say the coldest wind chills are expected overnight and during the early morning hours through Monday.
While forecasters note there may be a brief and relative reprieve in cold temperatures mid-week, the break will be short-lived. Another surge of even colder Arctic air is expected to arrive by Friday, potentially bringing the coldest temperatures of the season into next weekend and early next week.
The National Weather Service urges residents to take precautions, including wearing layered clothing, covering exposed skin, limiting time outdoors, and ensuring vehicles are winter-ready. Those traveling are advised to carry emergency supplies in case of breakdowns, as extreme cold can quickly become life-threatening.
Pet owners should also limit outdoor exposure for animals, and neighbors are encouraged to check on elderly or vulnerable individuals who may be more affected by prolonged cold.
Cold Weather Advisories are issued when conditions pose a serious risk to health and safety, particularly for those without adequate shelter or protection from the cold.
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