Below Zero Weather in Rochester, Minnesota: 13 Things You Should Avoid Doing

Minnesotans might have the gear to handle the cold weather, but when the National Weather Service tells you not to go outside, there is a good reason.

Cold Weather Advisory, Extreme Cold Watch, Extreme Cold Warning, Freeze Watches and Warnings are all alerts that the NWS could send out when severe winter weather is a possibility in Southeast Minnesota.  If the storm is anticipated to last long, these words are also our hint to stock up on a few essential items at the grocery store.

Rochester, Minnesota sees about 55 days a year where there is a measurable snowfall.  And when that snow is perfect for making snowmen, enjoy those moments and make those memories.  However, there are times when staying in your Cuddle-duds and watching Netflix should be the only thing on your to-do list until the storm passes.

If you haven't already become a snowbird and escaped the harsh temperatures of Minnesota during the winter, below are a few reminders of what you should NOT do when extremely low temperatures hit the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

NEVER Do These 13 Things When It Is Below Zero in Minnesota

Pretty sure the smartest people in Minnesota are the 50-69-year-olds who make the move every winter to Florida.  I'm jealous of YOU!

For the rest of the 5+ million people that are still in Minnesota during the winter, most of us enjoy the first snowfall.  We might even go sledding with our kids on one of the warmer days.  But once the temps hit dangerous levels, there are several things that you should NEVER do!

Top Weather Disasters in Minnesota Throughout the Years

If you were in Minnesota or Iowa in the 90s, you will never forget the horrific storm on Halloween.  I was a kid in Iowa and remember going out trick-or-treating while it was snowing.  It was so pretty!  But when we woke up the next morning, ice coated trees and power lines and caused a lot of power outages, including at my house for weeks.  We didn't have power, our house was freezing, and my family had to go live with others in the community who had a wood fireplace.

That's just one of the worst weather disasters that impacted out states.  Roll through the list below to see some of the top ones in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.