The first Arctic airmass arrived before the end of the year with temperatures falling into the teens and 20s below zero. Northwest winds averaged around 10-15 mph, and combined with the very cold temperatures, caused wind chill values to average in the -30 to -40F degree range before the end of the year.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in DOUGLAS, MINNESOTA
From 31-DEC-21 18:30:00 to 31-DEC-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A few observations across the county indicated temperatures fell into the teens below zero by early evening, and steadily fell through the night. As wind speeds remained around 10 to 15 mph, wind chill values dropped below -35F, with several values near -40F by midnight.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in STEVENS, MINNESOTA
From 31-DEC-21 16:00:00 to 31-DEC-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A few observations across the county indicated temperatures fell into the teens below zero by late afternoon, and steadily fell through the night. As wind speeds remained around 10 to 15 mph, wind chill values dropped below -35F, with several values near -45F by midnight.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in SWIFT, MINNESOTA
From 31-DEC-21 17:30:00 to 31-DEC-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A few observations across the county indicated temperatures fell into the teens below zero by late afternoon, and steadily fell through the night. As wind speeds remained around 10 to 15 mph, wind chill values dropped below -35F, with several values near -45F by midnight.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 31-DEC-21 17:30:00 to 31-DEC-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A few observations across the county indicated temperatures fell into the teens below zero by late afternoon, and steadily fell through the night. As wind speeds remained around 10 to 15 mph, wind chill values dropped below -35F, with several values near -45F by midnight.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in LAC QUI PARLE, MINNESOTA
From 31-DEC-21 19:00:00 to 31-DEC-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A few observations across the county indicated temperatures fell into the teens below zero by early evening, and steadily fell through the night. As wind speeds remained around 10 to 15 mph, wind chill values dropped below -35F, with several values near -40F by midnight.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CHIPPEWA, MINNESOTA
From 31-DEC-21 19:30:00 to 31-DEC-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A few observations across the county indicated temperatures fell into the teens below zero by early evening, and steadily fell through the night. As wind speeds remained around 10 to 15 mph, wind chill values dropped below -35F, with several values near -40F by midnight.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in YELLOW MEDICINE, MINNESOTA
From 31-DEC-21 20:00:00 to 31-DEC-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A few observations across the county indicated temperatures fell into the teens below zero by mid evening, and steadily fell through the night. As wind speeds remained around 10 to 15 mph, wind chill values dropped below -35F, with several values near -40F by midnight.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in TODD, MINNESOTA
From 31-DEC-21 19:00:00 to 31-DEC-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A few observations across the county indicated temperatures fell into the teens below zero by early evening, and steadily fell through the night. As wind speeds remained around 10 to 15 mph, wind chill values dropped below -35F, with several values near -40F by midnight.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 31-DEC-21 20:00:00 to 31-DEC-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A few observations across the county indicated temperatures fell into the teens below zero by mid evening, and steadily fell through the night. As wind speeds remained around 10 to 15 mph, wind chill values dropped below -35F, with several values near -40F by midnight.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MORRISON, MINNESOTA
From 31-DEC-21 21:00:00 to 31-DEC-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A few observations across the county indicated temperatures fell into the teens below zero by mid evening, and steadily fell through the night. As wind speeds remained around 10 to 15 mph, wind chill values dropped below -35F, with several values near -40F by midnight.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 31-DEC-21 21:00:00 to 31-DEC-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A few observations across the county indicated temperatures fell into the teens below zero by mid evening, and steadily fell through the night. As wind speeds remained around 10 to 15 mph, wind chill values dropped below -35F, with several values near -40F by midnight.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 31-DEC-21 21:00:00 to 31-DEC-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A few observations across the county indicated temperatures fell into the teens below zero by mid evening, and steadily fell through the night. As wind speeds remained around 10 to 15 mph, wind chill values dropped below -35F, with several values near -40F by midnight.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in BENTON, MINNESOTA
From 31-DEC-21 21:30:00 to 31-DEC-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A few observations across the county indicated temperatures fell into the teens below zero by mid evening, and steadily fell through the night. As wind speeds remained around 10 to 15 mph, wind chill values dropped below -35F, with several values near -40F by midnight.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in REDWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 31-DEC-21 21:00:00 to 31-DEC-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A few observations across the county indicated temperatures fell to into the teens below zero by late evening, and steadily fell through the night. As wind speeds remained around 15 to 20 mph, wind chill values dropped below -35F.