How low did it go? Coldest wind chills and air temperatures as of 6 a.m. this morning
Jan 23, 2026 09:10AM ● By Content Editor
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By Laura Durenberger-Grunow - Boreal Community Media - January 23, 2026
Extreme cold has settled over the area, bringing frigid wind chills and actual air temperatures. Currently, an Extreme Cold Warning is in effect until Saturday at noon for possible wind chills between -45F and -60F. According to the National Weather Service, frostbite can occur on exposed skin in as little as five minutes.
Several local businesses and organizations have delayed opening or are closed altogether due to the cold temperatures. See the list here.
So, how cold did we get overnight? Below are the coldest wind chills and actual air temperatures for Cook County and Grand Portage as of 6 a.m. Friday, January 23.
Lowest wind chills:
By Laura Durenberger-Grunow - Boreal Community Media - January 23, 2026
Extreme cold has settled over the area, bringing frigid wind chills and actual air temperatures. Currently, an Extreme Cold Warning is in effect until Saturday at noon for possible wind chills between -45F and -60F. According to the National Weather Service, frostbite can occur on exposed skin in as little as five minutes.
Several local businesses and organizations have delayed opening or are closed altogether due to the cold temperatures. See the list here.
So, how cold did we get overnight? Below are the coldest wind chills and actual air temperatures for Cook County and Grand Portage as of 6 a.m. Friday, January 23.
Lowest wind chills:
Grand Marais Airport: -61F
Grand Marais: -54F
Grand Portage: -49F
Bay Of Grand Marais: -43F
Seagull Lake: -43F
Schroeder: -40F
Lowest actual air temperatures:
Seagull Lake: -31F
Grand Marais: -31F
Grand Marais Airport: -31F
