Weekend Blizzard Leaves Northern Plains in Dangerous Cold
Weekend Blizzard Leaves Northern Plains in Dangerous Cold
US · Published Jan 21, 2026
Dangerous cold follows a weekend blizzard in the Northern Plains, with wind chills expected to reach -40°F.
Hazardous driving conditions persist in areas like the Red River Valley due to lingering snow and ice.
Cold weather advisories are in effect, particularly in Michigan, urging residents to take precautions against frostbite and hypothermia.
Northern Plains face dangerously cold conditions now
The Northern Plains are grappling with dangerously cold conditions in the wake of a weekend blizzard. Although blizzard warnings have been lifted, regions such as the Red River Valley continue to face perilous driving conditions. Snowfall totals from the weekend reached nearly 6 inches in areas of Wisconsin and Minnesota, while Ironwood, Michigan, recorded 2.5 inches.
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