<P> Even though winter does not officially start until late December , Minnesota usually begins experiencing winter - like conditions in November , sometimes as early as October . As with many other Midwestern states , winter in Minnesota is characterized by cold ( below freezing ) temperatures and snowfall . Weather systems can move in from the north , west , or south , with the majority of the weather being driven in from the north . A vigorous jet stream brings high and low - pressure systems through in quick succession , which can cause large temperature variations over a short period of time . </P>
<P> Even though winter does not officially start until late December , Minnesota usually begins experiencing winter - like conditions in November , sometimes as early as October . As with many other Midwestern states , winter in Minnesota is characterized by cold ( below freezing ) temperatures and snowfall . Weather systems can move in from the north , west , or south , with the majority of the weather being driven in from the north . A vigorous jet stream brings high and low - pressure systems through in quick succession , which can cause large temperature variations over a short period of time . </P>
when does it start getting cold in mn
when does it start getting cold in mn
November , sometimes as early as October .
November , sometimes as early as October .