Twin Cities stuck in single digits through week
FOX 9’s Tuesday forecast calls for a bright but bitterly cold day across Minnesota, with the Twin Cities topping out near 8°F and subzero wind chills that make it feel colder. Gusty morning winds will slowly ease in the afternoon, but temperatures drop back below zero overnight and stay in the single digits on Wednesday with more subzero wind chills. The pattern holds through the workweek before a gradual warm‑up begins this weekend, with highs climbing into the teens by Saturday and the mid‑20s by Sunday and early next week. Residents should plan for continued dangerous cold for anyone waiting at bus stops, working outside, or dealing with marginal heating systems, even as conditions finally moderate by the end of the 7‑day period.
📌 Key Facts
- Tuesday Twin Cities high forecast around 8°F with subzero wind chills
- Winds start breezy Tuesday morning and gradually ease into the afternoon
- Cold persists through the workweek; weekend highs rise into teens Saturday and mid‑20s by Sunday and Monday
📊 Relevant Data
The average high temperature in January in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is around 24°F.
Minneapolis January Weather, Average Temperature (Minnesota ... — Weather Spark
Cold snaps in the US, including Minnesota, are often caused by disruptions in the polar vortex, which allow cold Arctic air to move southward.
How the polar vortex fuels intense winter weather in the US — BBC
Arctic warming due to climate change may be contributing to polar vortex disruptions, leading to extreme cold snaps in regions like Minnesota.
Arctic blast probably won't cause trees to explode in the cold — Live Science
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