The Twin Cities are bracing themselves as the National Weather Service in Chanhassen, Minnesota, has issued an extreme cold warning, advising residents of the dangerously low temperatures and wind chills expected to affect the area. The extreme cold warning remains in effect until 10 AM CST Tuesday, as reported by the National Weather Service. The weather outlook highlights "Dangerously cold wind chills will drop to between 35 and 40 degrees below zero," impacting central and southern Minnesota, as well as northwest and west central Wisconsin.
Amidst these frigid conditions, the citizens of Minneapolis can expect increasing clouds with a high near 9 degrees today, with wind chill values as low as -33. The forecast, courtesy of the National Weather Service, also mentions a slight chance of snow and flurries late into the night, with temperatures predicted to rise to around 14 degrees by the early morning hours. However, the hazardous weather outlook for the region signals no hazardous weather expected following the current cold snap, reassuring residents that, following this bout of extreme cold, the conditions should ease.
Residents are cautioned to take preventative measures to avoid frostbite or hypothermia. "The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes," warns the extreme cold statement. Such cold makes it imperative for people to stay indoors when possible, bundle up in several layers for warmth, and to pay close attention to the young and elderly during these alarming weather conditions. It is also a time for Minnesotans to look after the well-being of their pets, taking care not to leave them exposed to the severe temperatures.
The coming days usher in a respite from the bitter cold, with the forecast for Minneapolis revealing a gradual rise in temperatures, with highs nearing 27 degrees by the weekend. While the nights remain cold, with lows possibly dipping to -2, the days are expected to be mostly sunny to partly sunny, offering some solace from the extreme weather earlier in the week. The National Weather Service continues to track conditions and inform the public as the week progresses.
