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Updraft® is your source for Minnesota forecasts and insights from our expert meteorologists Ben Cathey, Sven Sundgaard and Mandy Thalhuber.

MPR News brings you the latest weather outlook, across all of Minnesota, so you can be better prepared for your day.

January 21, 2026 11:31 AM

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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January 21, 2026 5:53 AM

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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January 20, 2026 3:00 PM

Light snow overnight and Wednesday; coldest subzero air of winter Thursday night into Saturday

Clippers will produce mostly light snow through Wednesday. Then, the coldest air of winter is likely ahead, Thursday night into at least Saturday.

by Paul Huttner

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January 20, 2026 6:17 AM

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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January 19, 2026 3:02 PM

Yes it's cold; but the coldest air of winter arrives late this week

The coldest air of winter is ahead late this week across Minnesota.

by Paul Huttner

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January 19, 2026 6:31 AM

Cold Monday with another clipper bringing light snow late Tuesday

Temperatures will remain cold Monday with single digit and subzero highs. Another clipper system will deliver more light snow late Tuesday into early Wednesday followed by more cold.

by Sven Sundgaard

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January 18, 2026 4:56 PM

Bitter cold settles in after clipper system

Blowing snow and strong northwest winds will continue through Sunday night, followed by a surge of bitter cold that has prompted cold weather advisories.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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January 18, 2026 8:10 AM

Blizzard conditions with light snow and blustery winds followed by intense cold

A fast-moving clipper system will bring light snow, very strong winds and dangerously cold wind chills across the region through early Monday, prompting multiple weather advisories including concern for near-blizzard conditions in parts of western Minnesota.

by Mandy Thalhuber