February Packing List for Minneapolis — What to Wear & Bring

Essentials

If you only pack a few things, pack these.

• Heavy Down ParkaEssential

  Essential for when you step out of the Skyway system into the 28°F highs and biting winds in Minneapolis.

• Merino Wool Base LayersEssential

  Crucial because February lows hit 11°F in Minneapolis, making cotton base layers dangerously inadequate.

• Thermal LeggingsEssential

  Necessary to combat the sustained wind chill that accompanies February's 8 precipitation days in Minneapolis.

• Insulated Waterproof BootsEssential

  Essential for navigating icy paths near the Chain of Lakes when Minneapolis temperatures hover around 28°F.

• Warm Wool SocksEssential

  Vital to prevent frostbite during Minneapolis's frequent sub-freezing mornings at 11°F.

• Heavyweight ScarfEssential

  Protects your neck from the severe wind chill common in Minneapolis's open prairie terrain during 28°F highs.

• Insulated GlovesEssential

  Necessary to keep fingers warm in Minneapolis during February's 8 precipitation days and sub-freezing temperatures.

• Thermal BeanieEssential

  Essential for covering ears when Minneapolis temperatures drop to the average low of 11°F.

Clothing

• Heavy Down ParkaEssential

  Essential for when you step out of the Skyway system into the 28°F highs and biting winds in Minneapolis.

• Merino Wool Base LayersEssential

  Crucial because February lows hit 11°F in Minneapolis, making cotton base layers dangerously inadequate.

• Mid-weight FleeceRecommended

  Perfect for layering when transitioning between heated indoor spaces and the windy prairie air during a 28°F day in Minneapolis.

• Thermal LeggingsEssential

  Necessary to combat the sustained wind chill that accompanies February's 8 precipitation days in Minneapolis.

• Heavy Wool TrousersRecommended

  Provides a stylish look while protecting against the 11°F overnight lows common in Minneapolis.

Footwear

• Insulated Waterproof BootsEssential

  Essential for navigating icy paths near the Chain of Lakes when Minneapolis temperatures hover around 28°F.

• Warm Wool SocksEssential

  Vital to prevent frostbite during Minneapolis's frequent sub-freezing mornings at 11°F.

• Comfortable Walking ShoesRecommended

  Good for walking through the heated Skyway system in Minneapolis when you might shed layers during a 28°F afternoon.

• Traction CleatsRecommended

  Highly useful if exploring the Chain of Lakes in Minneapolis when ice is prevalent in February's freezing temperatures.

Accessories

• Heavyweight ScarfEssential

  Protects your neck from the severe wind chill common in Minneapolis's open prairie terrain during 28°F highs.

• Insulated GlovesEssential

  Necessary to keep fingers warm in Minneapolis during February's 8 precipitation days and sub-freezing temperatures.

• Thermal BeanieEssential

  Essential for covering ears when Minneapolis temperatures drop to the average low of 11°F.

• Windproof Shell LayerRecommended

  Useful if caught in a sudden flurry during one of Minneapolis's 8 precipitation days in February.