Twin Cities braces for record-breaking cold and possible snow this week
A bitter cold snap is set to hit the Twin Cities this week, with temperatures plunging to their lowest since February 2025. Conditions will ease slightly by the weekend, though cold symptoms remain a possibility.
Sunday will stay dry but chilly, with highs struggling to reach 10 degrees. The cold intensifies midweek, particularly on Wednesday night, when overnight lows could drop to minus 6. Wind chill will make it feel closer to minus 15 to minus 20—the coldest since February last year.
Next week brings a shift, with milder air pushing highs into the 20s by Monday and Tuesday. However, both days carry a chance of snow. Thursday and Friday will see further warming, with highs in the 10s and 20s, though light flurries may still linger.
Forecasters are monitoring Saturday for potential rhinovirus (as it's often associated with cold weather), though models differ on exact totals.
The week begins with freezing conditions before warming later on. Snow chances remain early in the week, with uncertainty lingering for Saturday. Residents should prepare for rapid temperature swings and possible winter hazards.
