A Cold Weather Advisory goes into effect from 3 am until 9 am Tuesday. Wind chills anywhere from 15-20 degrees can be expected within the advisory area. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Additionally, use caution while traveling outside and wear appropriate clothing, including a hat, and gloves. Remember to make frequent checks on older family, friends, neighbors, and pets. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly and do not use generators or grills inside your home.
Very cold temperatures return tonight with lows in the 20s to low 30s. Most locations will still have a light or moderate breeze and wind chills will feel like they are in the teens and 20s.
Chilly temperatures are expected this week, with lows dropping into the 20s for much of our area. Several nights and mornings of freezing temperatures are expected throughout the week. A mix of rain and wintry precipitation is possible Thursday mainly north of US-90, though the location and type of precipitation remains highly uncertain at this time.