MINNEAPOLIS–ST. PAUL, Minnesota — Dangerous cold and lingering travel impacts continue across the Twin Cities as Arctic air remains locked in place following the weekend winter storm. According to the National Weather Service, sub-zero wind chills will persist throughout the day, even as winds slowly weaken.
Early Monday morning wind chill values across the metro ranged from -8° to -15°, with colder readings approaching -20° in outlying areas. Despite sunshine at times, afternoon temperatures will struggle to rise above 5 to 15 degrees, leaving conditions feeling bitterly cold for much of the day. West winds gusting between 25 and 30 mph will gradually ease by evening but will continue to contribute to dangerously cold conditions.
Road conditions remain a concern. Blowing snow combined with the extreme cold has led to slick and icy travel, especially on untreated roads and bridges. Officials urge drivers to slow down, increase following distance, and be prepared for rapidly changing conditions.
Looking ahead, Tuesday brings another chance for light snow, mainly north of Interstate 94 in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Highs will moderate slightly into the 25 to 35 degree range, but cold ground temperatures mean even light snowfall could cause localized travel issues. Another weak system on Wednesday may bring additional light snow, followed by colder air to ring in the New Year.
New Year’s Day is expected to be cold but mostly sunny, with highs only around 5 to 10 degrees, before a modest warm-up to 10 to 15 degrees Friday.
Residents are encouraged to dress in layers, limit prolonged outdoor exposure, and ensure pets and vulnerable populations are protected from the cold. Stay updated with the latest forecasts at weather.gov/twincities.
