Minnesota school closings for Friday, Jan. 23, due to extreme cold

Several school districts in Minnesota plan to be closed or have e-learning days on Friday due to frigid temperatures and dangerously cold wind chills. Find a list here.

Extreme cold warning in effect across Minnesota until noon Friday: What to know

An extreme cold warning will go into effect across Minnesota starting Thursday evening as temperatures drop to dangerously low levels. Here's everything's you need to know about the warning:

MN weather: Dangerous cold temps ahead
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An extreme cold warning is in effect starting Thursday evening. Jared Piepenburg has everything you need to know about the cold.

MN weather: Dangerous cold coming to Minnesota Thursday
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FOX 9 Meteorologist Ian Leonard has the latest on dangerously cold wind chills coming to Minnesota Thursday night.

Do trees actually explode from extreme cold?
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Frigid weather is forecast for the Upper Midwest this weekend, and rumors are spreading on social media that it will be so cold that trees could explode. FOX 9's Cody Matz breaks down this viral claim and if trees in Minnesota will explode this weekend.

Minnesota weather: Winter Weather Advisory extends to Twin Cities

The Twin Cities is under a Winter Weather Advisory Wednesday night. Much of Minnesota is under an Extreme Cold Warning starting Thursday night, and going until noon Saturday. Find live updates on conditions here.

Minnesota weather: What to expect with extreme cold warning Thursday-Friday

An extreme cold warning is in effect for Minnesota starting Thursday evening, when wind chills could reach 40 and 50 below zero in much of the state. Here's what to expect.

Do trees actually explode from 'extreme' cold?

Can trees really explode in the extreme cold? Rumors are spreading on social media that the frigid temperatures in the Upper Midwest this week could mean exploding trees. FOX 9's Cody Matz breaks down this viral claim.

Minnesota school closings: Schools closing early on Wednesday, Jan. 21

Dozens of school districts in Minnesota are closing early on Wednesday due to winter weather. Find a list of schools that are closing early here.

MN weather: Wednesday forecast update
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FOX 9's Cody Matz shares an update to the frigid forecast for Minnesota.

MN weather: Light snow and breezy Wednesday
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Expect a brief, seasonable afternoon with periods of light snow and gusty winds on Wednesday. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has the full forecast.

Minnesota weather: Shelters, beds available during cold streak ahead

Several agencies and organizations in the Twin Cities are providing spaces for people who are looking for a place to keep warm during temps later this week that will be the coldest we've felt this season.

MN weather: Extreme Cold Watch starts Thursday
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FOX 9 Meteorologist Ian Leonard has your latest forecast. Enjoy Wednesday, because dangerously cold conditions are on the way.

MN weather: Extreme Cold Watch starts Thursday night

Enjoy Wednesday’s high in the low 20s, because dangerously cold weather is on its way to Minnesota later this week.

MN weather: Tuesday forecast update
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FOX 9's Keith Marler shares an update on the Minnesota weather forecast for Jan. 20, 2026.

MN weather: Calmer and a little warmer Tuesday
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Minnesota will start to warm up, albeit briefly, for the middle of the work week before it gets cold again for the weekend.