The coldest air mass since December 2016 remained across the Upper Midwest for the first day of 2018. Although wind speeds dropped some from the previous day, wind speeds averaged around 10 mph, which kept wind chill values near -35F. The coldest readings remained across west central Minnesota where wind speeds were stronger.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in BLUE EARTH, MINNESOTA
From 01-JAN-18 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Several sources reported that wind chill values averaged around 35 degrees below zero early Monday morning.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in BROWN, MINNESOTA
From 01-JAN-18 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Several sources reported that wind chill values averaged around 35 degrees below zero early Monday morning.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CHIPPEWA, MINNESOTA
From 01-JAN-18 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Several sources reported that wind chill values averaged around 35 degrees below zero early Monday morning.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in DOUGLAS, MINNESOTA
From 01-JAN-18 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Several sources reported that wind chill values averaged around 35 degrees below zero early Monday morning.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in FARIBAULT, MINNESOTA
From 01-JAN-18 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Several sources reported that wind chill values averaged around 35 degrees below zero early Monday morning.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in FREEBORN, MINNESOTA
From 01-JAN-18 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Several sources reported that wind chill values averaged around 35 degrees below zero early Monday morning.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 01-JAN-18 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Several sources reported that wind chill values averaged around 35 degrees below zero early Monday morning.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MARTIN, MINNESOTA
From 01-JAN-18 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Several sources reported that wind chill values averaged around 35 degrees below zero early Monday morning.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in NICOLLET, MINNESOTA
From 01-JAN-18 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Several sources reported that wind chill values averaged around 35 degrees below zero early Monday morning.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 01-JAN-18 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Several sources reported that wind chill values averaged around 35 degrees below zero early Monday morning.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in REDWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 01-JAN-18 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Several sources reported that wind chill values averaged around 35 degrees below zero early Monday morning.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 01-JAN-18 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Several sources reported that wind chill values averaged around 35 degrees below zero early Monday morning.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 01-JAN-18 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Several sources reported that wind chill values averaged around 35 degrees below zero early Monday morning.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in STEELE, MINNESOTA
From 01-JAN-18 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Several sources reported that wind chill values averaged around 35 degrees below zero early Monday morning.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in STEVENS, MINNESOTA
From 01-JAN-18 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Several sources reported that wind chill values averaged around 35 degrees below zero early Monday morning.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in SWIFT, MINNESOTA
From 01-JAN-18 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Several sources reported that wind chill values averaged around 35 degrees below zero early Monday morning.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WASECA, MINNESOTA
From 01-JAN-18 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Several sources reported that wind chill values averaged around 35 degrees below zero early Monday morning.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WATONWAN, MINNESOTA
From 01-JAN-18 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Several sources reported that wind chill values averaged around 35 degrees below zero early Monday morning.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in YELLOW MEDICINE, MINNESOTA
From 01-JAN-18 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-18 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Several sources reported that wind chill values averaged around 35 degrees below zero early Monday morning.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 01-JAN-18 03:00:00 to 01-JAN-18 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

An individual was found in St. Paul and apparently died from exposure to the cold weather.