Potentially Dangerous Wind Chills Expected from Saturday night into Tuesday

A series of Arctic cold fronts will move through the area Friday night into Monday. Wind chills are expected to range from -20 to -35°F nightly from Saturday into Monday. Wind chills this cold can produce frostbite in anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes.

What to do?

Be prepared for bitterly cold wind chills. Dress in layers and limit or avoid time outdoors.
Everyone is at risk but newborns, the elderly, those with chronic illnesses, outdoor workers, and the unhoused are more vulnerable than most. Age and certain conditions make the body less able to regulate temperature. Check on family, friends, and neighbors.
Consume hot foods and warm drinks. Avoid caffeine and alcohol.
Make sure your pets have plenty of food and water, and have a warm shelter.
Check your car battery, so you do not become stranded. Make sure you have a winter emergency kit in your car.
Make sure outdoor exposed water pipes are insulated. In addition, you may want to run a small stream of water to keep them from freezing.

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Saturday Night through Tuesday Morning

What: Cold Weather Advisory in effect for Saturday night and Sunday morning. Bitterly cold wind chills of -20 to -35°F.
Where: Areawide, however the coldest readings will be over southeast Minnesota, northeast Iowa, and along and north of Interstate 94.
Timing: Saturday night through Tuesday morning, with the coldest readings in the morning hours.
Impacts: Frostbite within 10 to 30 minutes, trouble starting vehicles, and the potential for frozen water pipes.

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