Minnesota's Chilly Weekend: What Happened and What's Next?

Minnesota experienced some of the coldest temperatures of the fall season over the weekend. The chill was so intense that it even brought some scattered flurries. But don't worry, things are looking up! A warmer trend is expected to kick in later this week.

Let's Talk Numbers

Saturday and Sunday Mornings:

• Saturday: Low around 28 degrees
• Sunday: Even colder, especially at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, where it hit a chilly 21 degrees. That's the coldest it's been since March 22, 2025.

Comparison:

• The coldest temperature in October this year at the same airport was 30 degrees.

Across Minnesota and Wisconsin

Temperatures were quite low across the region:

• International Falls and Hibbing: 15 degrees
• Minneapolis-St. Paul and Grand Marais: 21 degrees

What's Next?

Monday:

• Expected to be cold

Later in the Week:

• Highs are expected to reach the mid to upper 50s by Friday and Saturday.

Weather Conditions

• Winds: Gusting into the 20s out of the northwest, making it feel even colder.
• Highs: Struggled to reach 30 degrees all day long.
• Precipitation: A few bursts of flurries Sunday afternoon and into the early evening. Not much precipitation expected for the work week.

Conclusion

A cold weekend, but a warmer week ahead. It's all part of the ever-changing Minnesota weather.