Frigid weather has officially set in for Minnesotans. Following a snowstorm that delayed or closed schools across the state, the extreme cold has led to even more closures. Schools and businesses – and even the U.S. Postal Service – have closed, citing dangerously low temperatures as an excuse to keep the doors closed. It’s so cold in Minnesota, in fact, that it’s actually warmer in Antarctica! Read on to learn more about the forecast, both in the Land of 10,000 Lakes and at the South Pole.
Early this week, news and weather outlets were reporting coming cold temperatures that could end up being historically low - in some areas more than -30 degrees Fahrenheit - not including windchill.
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The National Weather Service issued a wind chill warning that the windchill will push the temperature down to what feels like -60 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Needless to say, this frigid forecast caused many schools and businesses to shut their doors. Even the postal service stopped deliveries for Wednesday.
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Many of us might assume that, while it’s cold here in Minnesota, it doesn’t compare to other cold places in the world. But we’re here to tell you that’s just not true.
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In Antarctica on Wednesday, January 30, different stations are reporting temperatures between -37 and up to 36 degrees above zero according to Accuweather.
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That means this week, with our Arctic blast, it’s actually colder than Antarctica in Minnesota.
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Needless to say, we’re happy so many people were able to stay indoors for the coldest parts of this week. Luckily, the temperature is supposed to rise back up to the mid-40s this weekend! Did you have to venture outside this week? What was it like? Let us know in the comments below!
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