Weather Story

Bitter Cold Tonight

Tonight's Weather Story

As temperatures once again fall into the single digits and teens below zero tonight, winds will begin to increase from the southwest. This will result in wind chills as low as 20 below to 35 below zero tonight through mid-morning Monday. Those who need to spend time outside early Monday will want to dress warmly in layers.

Flurries to light snow lingers into the evening with minimal impacts expected. Dangerously cold wind chills overnight into Monday morning. Values will fall between -20 and -35 Fahrenheit with the coldest wind chills in southwest Minnesota and northern Iowa. Be sure you are properly attired if you must be outside, as frostbite can occur in as little as 30 minutes. Temperatures for the rest of the week will be near to slightly below average. Signs are point to warmer temperatures next weekend. No major storm systems through the upcoming 7 day forecast, through minor light snow chances are possible Wednesday into Thursday.