AccuWeather Releases Winter Forecast For Minnesota

We all know winter is coming! It definitely hasn't felt like it in Minnesota, with record-breaking heat in the 90s in some parts of the state over this past weekend.

We have had our crisp days in Duluth but they have been few and far between. We've definitely been spoiled.

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Things have to give eventually but for now, we'll just keep riding the wave! We are slowly easing into fall this week, with cooler temperatures statewide.

We all know what comes after that - the dreaded winter we all shudder about. Now, AccuWeather has released their forecast for the 2025-2026 winter season. Read on if you dare!

What Other Agencies Have Said About The 2025-2026 Winter Season

The Farmer's Almanac shared their winter outlook recently, sharing that winter will be a 'wild ride' for our region. That's never good! They are also predicting two major cold snaps: one in January and another in February.

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The Farmer's Almanac also predicted a 'winter wonderland' for our neck of the woods. A popular weather analyst is forecasting up to ten feet of snow in Duluth, with a lot less in other parts of our area. There's some food for thought for you!

AccuWeather Releases Snow Forecast For Minnesota

Let's rip the band-aid, shall we? It's never good when an outlook begins by saying you should get prepared. AccuWeather says it could be a very snowy winter for the midwest, which of course includes our neck of the woods. They write;

It can be an intense stormy winter for areas of the country, particularly across the Midwest.

Ope! They elaborate on just how snowy it could get for us, especially in the Twin Ports, with above-average snow in the forecast, according to their outlook. They are forecasting Minneapolis to get between 48 to 55 inches of snow. Yikes!

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They say we should expect storms early in the season and that December will be a very active month, especially in places near the Great Lakes. There will be a little lull mid-winter to give us all a break from the snow.

AccuWeather Predicts Frigid Winter For Minnesota

Yup, it's going to be cold, which is a give-in right? However, AccuWeather says it could be especially cold this winter, making mention of how high energy bills could get, writing:

Cold will take hold early in December before easing in January, when a brief thaw is likely. By February, winter is forecast to return in force.

We are thankfully prepared for rough winters in the Northland, however we have had a mild winter the past few seasons so we may have gotten used to warm winters. Only time will tell for sure.