Twin Cities stuck in single digits, warmer early next week
FOX 9’s Wednesday forecast calls for a bright but bitterly cold day across Minnesota, with the Twin Cities topping out near 8°F and northwest winds keeping wind chills below zero all day. Central Minnesota will see single‑digit highs, far northern areas may stay below zero, and only the southwest will reach the teens. Overnight lows will drop below zero with wind chills in the negative teens, and similarly cold, breezy conditions will persist Thursday and Friday. Temperatures begin to ease over the weekend, with metro highs in the teens Saturday and mid‑20s by Sunday, when a weak system could bring a few light snow showers. Residents should plan for several more days of dangerous cold before a modest warm‑up early next week.
📌 Key Facts
- Twin Cities high Wednesday around 8°F with northwest winds 5–15 mph producing subzero wind chills all day.
- Single‑digit highs across central Minnesota, subzero highs in the far north, and low double‑digit highs in the southwest.
- Cold pattern holds through Friday, then highs climb into the teens Saturday and mid‑20s Sunday, with a slight chance of light snow Sunday afternoon.
📊 Relevant Data
The average high temperature in January in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is 24°F.
Minnesota and Weather averages Minneapolis — U.S. Climate Data
Minnesota's average winter temperatures have increased by more than 5°F since 1895, with average winter lows increasing by nearly 7°F.
Minnesota's warming winters — UMN Extension
The current cold snap in Minnesota is attributed to a stretched polar vortex pushing Arctic air southward, influenced by factors like lack of sea ice.
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