What are the current wind chill temperatures in Minnesota?

Wind chills are peaking near minus 20 degrees in the Twin Cities and can reach as low as minus 40 in northwestern Minnesota.

How quickly can frostbite occur in these cold conditions?

Frostbite can set in on exposed skin in just 10 to 30 minutes, depending on the severity of the wind chill.

When will the dangerously cold weather end in the Twin Cities?

Temperatures are expected to rebound into the upper 20s by Monday afternoon, with milder, above-average temperatures mid-week.

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Arctic Blast Grips Twin Cities: Dangerously Cold Weekend Ahead

13 Dec

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Summary

Subzero temperatures recorded, with wind chills reaching minus 20 degrees.
Extreme cold warning issued for northwestern Minnesota with wind chills near minus 40.
Frostbite risk increases significantly with prolonged exposure to extreme cold.

Arctic Blast Grips Twin Cities: Dangerously Cold Weekend Ahead

The Twin Cities are experiencing a severe cold snap this weekend, with Saturday morning temperatures plunging to subzero levels. By Saturday afternoon, wind chills are projected to reach near minus 20 degrees, creating hazardous conditions. An extreme cold warning is in effect for northwestern Minnesota, forecasting wind chills as low as minus 40, where frostbite can occur rapidly on exposed skin.

If temperatures remain below zero throughout Saturday, it will mark the coldest day in the metro area since February 17th. The frigid conditions are expected to continue into Sunday morning, with wind chills potentially dropping to minus 30 degrees in some areas, increasing the risk of frostbite to 10 to 15 minutes. Temperatures will begin to rise late Sunday as winds shift.