December 14, 2025
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NWS advisory: Twin Cities subzero wind chills

The National Weather Service issued an advisory as the Twin Cities experienced subzero wind chills Saturday, with Minneapolis–Saint Paul recording a low of −6°F and a lowest wind chill of −24°F. The advisory is expected to last through Sunday morning — northern communities saw even colder readings (Bemidji −20°F, wind chill −37°F; Duluth −16°F, wind chill −34°F) — with temperatures rising above zero Sunday though wind chills may still feel near −10°F before milder conditions return next work week.

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📌 Key Facts

  • The National Weather Service issued a cold advisory for the Twin Cities that is expected to last through Sunday morning.
  • Minneapolis–St. Paul (MSP) observed a low of −6°F Saturday morning, and the lowest Twin Cities wind chill reached −24°F.
  • Statewide city-by-city readings included Bemidji at −20°F with a wind chill of −37°F and Duluth at −16°F with a wind chill of −34°F.
  • Sunday is forecast to be slightly less frigid with actual temperatures above zero, but wind chills will still feel near −10°F.
  • Milder conditions are expected to return during the next work week.

📰 Sources (2)

Minnesota weather: How cold it got on Saturday
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul by Madison.Hunter@fox.com (Madison Hunter) December 14, 2025
New information:
  • Observed MSP low temperature was −6°F Saturday morning and the lowest wind chill reached −24°F.
  • City‑by‑city lows and wind chills statewide (e.g., Bemidji −20°F, wind chill −37°F; Duluth −16°F, wind chill −34°F).
  • Cold advisory expected to last through Sunday morning; Sunday will be slightly less frigid with temps above zero but feeling near −10°F, with milder conditions returning next work week.
Minnesota weather: Temperatures tumble Friday afternoon ahead of bitter cold weekend
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul by Katie.Wermus@fox.com (Katie Wermus) December 12, 2025