MN weather: Extreme cold ahead for the weekend

Extreme cold is in the forecast for Minnesota, with temperatures pushing below zero headed into the weekend.

Extreme cold in MN

What to expect:

Temperatures will start dipping on Friday afternoon and by Saturday morning, wind chills will go below zero, with temperatures between 10 and 20 degrees below zero.

By Sunday morning, wind chill temperatures will dive even further, tracking to be as low as 30 to 40 degrees below zero.

Wind chills will stay below zero from Friday evening until Wednesday morning, while actual air temperature will move below zero starting Saturday through Tuesday afternoon.

Cold weather safety

What you can do:

With the extreme cold weather this weekend, it's even more important to be mindful of protecting yourself and your pets.

  • Dress warmly with layers and avoid spending prolonged time outdoors.
  • Frostbite can occur in 15 minutes or less when wind chill temperatures are 18 below zero or less.
  • Take care when heating your home, especially if you're using space heaters, wood stoves, and fireplaces.
  • Keep a safety kit in your car if you get stranded, including blankets, a first aid kit, and jumper cables.
  • If it's too cold for you, it's probably too cold for your pet. Bring them inside.
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