Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport – Video recorded late on January 22 and into the morning of January 23, 2026, shows airport ground workers continuing operations outdoors amid extreme cold at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport.

The footage was filmed by X user Brett LaBare, a Lead Sales Engineer at Panasonic North America, a weather enthusiast, and a Delta flyer based in the Minneapolis area. The clip was captured shortly before it was posted at approximately 01:04 GMT, corresponding to around 7:04 PM CST local time.

The short video shows a group of airport ground workers, likely ramp agents, baggage handlers, or de-icing crew, carrying out their duties on the snowy and icy tarmac. They are bundled in heavy winter gear, including parkas, hoods, gloves, face coverings, and high-visibility vests, while working near aircraft and ground equipment.

Snow and frost are visible on surrounding surfaces, and faint plumes of breath or exhaust rise into the freezing air, emphasizing the severity of the cold. The scene unfolds at night or in pre-dawn darkness, with airport floodlights illuminating the ramp against a dark sky.

Parked aircraft can be seen in the background along with ground support equipment such as baggage carts or nearby jet bridges. Despite the conditions, workers move deliberately and continue their tasks in the open air.

The caption accompanying the video reads: “Shoutout to the MSP airport workers outside in this cold. Eleven below and windchill already approaching thirty below. Absolutely brutal.” This refers to an air temperature of minus 11 degrees Fahrenheit, with wind chill nearing minus 34 degrees Celsius.

The footage documents the human impact of an ongoing Arctic cold outbreak gripping the Upper Midwest in late January 2026, as dangerously low wind chills created serious exposure risks for outdoor workers while airport operations continued.

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