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Temperatures plunge Thursday afternoon ahead of arctic chill

Temperatures plunge Thursday afternoon ahead of arctic chill

The region is entering its coldest period in several years as arctic air pours south, driving temperatures well below zero and pushing wind chills into dangerous territory.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Dangerous cold moving in making for the coldest temps of winter

Dangerous cold moving in making for the coldest temps of winter

After the snowfall comes the coldest air of winter. Extreme cold settles in tonight into the weekend with dangerous wind chills tonight into Friday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Amid dangerous cold, dozens of Minnesota school districts cancel classes Friday

Amid dangerous cold, dozens of Minnesota school districts cancel classes Friday

Some Minnesota school districts made the move to online learning Thursday, as what could be the coldest weather in at least five years started descending on the region. More districts announced plans to close Friday — including Anoka-Hennepin and St. Paul.
by Andrew Krueger

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Arctic outbreak on the way: What it means and how to prepare

Arctic outbreak on the way: What it means and how to prepare

Extreme cold warnings and watches are in effect across parts of the region as an arctic air outbreak brings dangerous wind chills capable of causing frostbite on exposed skin within minutes. How to best prepare for the incoming cold.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Meteorologists blame a stretched polar vortex, moisture, lack of sea ice for dangerous winter blast

Meteorologists blame a stretched polar vortex, moisture, lack of sea ice for dangerous winter blast

Meteorologists warn that a stretched polar vortex could bring severe winter weather to much of the United States. This week, warm Arctic waters and cold continental land are combining to send subzero temperatures, heavy snow, and ice across the eastern two-thirds of the country.
by The Associated Press

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Another round of light snow followed by the coldest air of winter

Another round of light snow followed by the coldest air of winter

Wednesday will be closer to normal with highs in the 20s. We get another round of midday and afternoon snow showers followed by the coldest air mass of winter. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Next clipper system delivers more snow followed by the coldest air of winter

Next clipper system delivers more snow followed by the coldest air of winter

It’s another cold start, but it won’t be as cold Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday. More snow showers are on the way later Tuesday with our latest clipper. It’ll be followed by brutal arctic air. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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