Frost advisory for Twin Cities; freeze warning for central and northern Minnesota

📌 Key Facts

A frost advisory is in effect for the Twin Cities until 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025.
A freeze warning is in effect for most of central and northern Minnesota until 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025.
Forecasted low temperatures: Twin Cities are expected to drop into the 30s, while central and northern Minnesota are forecasted to fall into the 20s.
The climate note: the average first 32°F day in the Twin Cities is Oct. 18, providing context that this freeze/frost is arriving earlier than the typical first freeze.
All information reported by FOX 9 Minneapolis–St. Paul (source: "Minnesota weather: Freeze warning, frost advisory in parts of state").

Forecast: Minnesota highs are expected to be in the mid to upper 80s on Thursday, with the Twin Cities metro near 86°F, about 20°F above average.
The article reported Sunday temperatures in Minnesota climbing into the mid-80s Fahrenheit, with breezy conditions and a cold front that could bring a light afternoon shower.
The article reported that temperatures were expected to return to more seasonable levels the following week, with daytime highs in the 60s Fahrenheit and overnight lows in the 40s and 50s.

Twitter users are sharing practical tips for protecting plants, such as covering them with sheets or bringing them indoors, emphasizing the risk to gardens and outdoor vegetation not highlighted in mainstream reports.
Many on X are discussing the unusually early timing of this cold snap compared to historical averages, with personal stories about past years' milder Octobers adding anecdotal context to the weather event.
Posts on X highlight concerns for vulnerable populations like the elderly or homeless, urging community checks and preparations for the sudden drop in temperatures that mainstream coverage overlooks.
Users are expressing frustration over the abrupt shift from recent warm weather to freezing conditions, often linking it to broader climate variability discussions without delving into extremes.
X conversations include advice on pet safety during the freeze, such as keeping animals indoors or providing extra bedding, a perspective on animal welfare missing from the standard weather advisories in media.

Based on 2 sources

FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul October 08, 2025

New information:

Frost advisory in the Twin Cities in effect until 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025.
Freeze warning for most of central and northern Minnesota in effect until 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025.
Forecasted lows: Twin Cities in the 30s; central/northern Minnesota in the 20s.
Climate note: average first 32°F day in the Twin Cities is Oct. 18 (context for how early/typical the freeze is).

FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul by Katie.Wermus@fox.com (Katie Wermus) October 07, 2025