Lower visibility with blowing snow will make these squalls unsafe to drive through, especially as some will be happening through the evening commute. Highs will occur early with free-falling temps through the afternoon.
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Temperatures early Saturday and Sunday will fall well below zero, with highs on Saturday not topping zero in northern and high altitude areas of the region.
But northwest winds with gusts as high as 30 miles per hour will create wind chill values from 0 to 5 degrees, according to the weather service.
Wind chills in this cold can bring on frostbite in as little as 10 minutes, the NWS said, so outdoor exposure should be limited.
Forecast confidence for the conditions is “high”, the Weather Service said.
The Weather Service is forecasting 5 to 10 inches on Friday and 2 to 4 inches on Friday night, leading to storm totals of 7 to 14 inches in the most persistent lake snows.
About the lowest wind chills you’ll see in a given winter in Brevard, if you’re “lucky” are readings somewhere in the 20s.
“Never use a stove or oven to heat your home or use an open flame to melt frozen pipes”, the agency warned, adding, “Many house fires result from these practices”.
Lovers, snuggle up. Millions of people from New England to Florida will be in the path of an Arctic blast this weekend, with possible record lows predicted for Valentine’s Day. It will be mostly cloudy with a low near 6, but wind chill values could be as low as -8.
The cold front is expected to move out relatively quickly, with temperatures expected to warm up on Monday. January 20, 2015 dropped to 1 degree.
Bundle up, Michigan, for the coldest temperatures so far this winter.
MONDAY: Mostly cloudy skies and scattered snow showers will be around, with a high temperature of 36 degrees. If possible, avoid prolonged exposure to the cold to prevent frostbit and hypothermia. Please take the necessary precautions to keep yourselves warm and safe. They get cold too!
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The Red Cross also recommends staying off the roads in extreme weather, and if you have to travel, bring with you an emergency supply kit that includes a shovel, blanket, flashlight, water, snacks, first aid kit, and extra batteries.
