This Weekend Brings a Major Warmup in Minnesota—Here’s What to Expect

We are in the thick of the "dog days of winter," with several consecutive days of single-digit temperatures and dangerous wind chills affecting all of Minnesota. But hang in there—a warmup is coming.

With another Extreme Cold Warning issued by the National Weather Service for tonight, wind chills across Minnesota are expected to drop as low as -35 degrees. Many are wondering when this deep freeze will finally end.

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Gradual Warmup Starts This Weekend

Temperatures throughout Minnesota will remain below 20 degrees until Friday, with overnight lows still dipping below zero. However, a transition into warmer weather begins on Saturday, bringing some much-needed relief.

By Saturday, much of Minnesota will reach the mid to upper 20s, with some areas possibly hitting the low 30s. But the real relief comes on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, when temperatures will feel almost spring-like compared to the frigid conditions we've endured.

40s in the Forecast Next Week

According to The Weather Channel, much of Minnesota will see highs near or above 40 degrees on Sunday. Monday and Tuesday continue the trend, with widespread temperatures in the mid to upper 40s—a dramatic shift from the bitter cold we’ve been experiencing.

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Temperatures will dip slightly heading into Wednesday, but highs in the mid to upper 30s should still feel much better than the current deep freeze.

Is This the Last of the Brutal Cold?

Once we push through this stretch of Arctic air, it should be smooth sailing into March. Historically, temperatures begin to rebound across the Midwest in early March, bringing the first real signs of spring.

So, while winter isn’t quite over yet, the worst may soon be behind us!