Cold Weather Advisory for Minnesota Tonight & Tomorrow
The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for all of Minnesota tonight through tomorrow morning.
The Cold Weather Advisory is in effect overnight tonight through 9:00 am Thursday morning; where very cold wind chills as low as 35 below are expected.
The cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Watch out for slick spots due to light snow across southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin this evening. Expect a very cold night ahead, followed by the next chance for light snow on Friday when a few inches of accumulation are possible.
Minnesota Forecast High Temperatures
- Duluth: Thursday 8, Friday 19, Saturday 18, Sunday 5, Monday 4
- Faribault: Thursday 5, Friday 24, Saturday 19, Sunday 3, Monday 1
- Owatonna: Thursday 4, Friday 24, Saturday 20, Sunday 2, Monday 1
- Rochester: Thursday 6, Friday 25, Saturday 24, Sunday 4, Monday 3
- St. Cloud: Saturday 4, Sunday 21, Monday 14, Tuesday 1, Wednesday 0
Low temperatures will dive well below zero many nights over the next week.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Temperatures are expected to rebound into the 20s by Friday, but it's a one-day break from what has been a long stretch of below average temperatures across the state.
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