A strong, arctic cold front will enter the region on Sunday, causing an
extended period of cold air temperatures and bitterly cold Wind Chill values
across the local region.
Present indications suggest that Wind Chill values will average the teens and 20s for an extended time, from near 5pm on Sunday through about 11am on Wednesday. Within this broad time period, minimum Wind Chill values will reach about 10 degrees from near 9pm on Monday through about 8am on Tuesday.
If you must be outside for extended time periods during the above referenced time, precautions should be taken to prevent frost bite and/or increased fatigue due to the colder temperatures. Wear loose fitting clothing in multiple layers, as well as a heavy coat, gloves, scarf and a hat that covers the ears. For maximum protection, a ski mask or other face covering should be used especially if you must be outdoors for greater than 15 minutes at a time during the period.
In addition to the concern due to bitterly cold Wind Chills, actual air temperatures will also become quite cold during the same time period. Below are the forecast minimum and maximum air temperatures forecast for Sunday-Wednesday (on average for the local area):
Day Low/High
Sunday: 34/46
Monday: 23/33
Tuesday: 22/32
Wednesday: 22/45
As you can see, actual air temperatures will average below the freezing mark for a nearly a 48 hour period on Monday and Tuesday.
Precautions should be taken to prevent freezing and/or bursting of pipes, particularly in older and/or poorly insulated structures during the above mentioned time period.
Present indications suggest that Wind Chill values will average the teens and 20s for an extended time, from near 5pm on Sunday through about 11am on Wednesday. Within this broad time period, minimum Wind Chill values will reach about 10 degrees from near 9pm on Monday through about 8am on Tuesday.
If you must be outside for extended time periods during the above referenced time, precautions should be taken to prevent frost bite and/or increased fatigue due to the colder temperatures. Wear loose fitting clothing in multiple layers, as well as a heavy coat, gloves, scarf and a hat that covers the ears. For maximum protection, a ski mask or other face covering should be used especially if you must be outdoors for greater than 15 minutes at a time during the period.
In addition to the concern due to bitterly cold Wind Chills, actual air temperatures will also become quite cold during the same time period. Below are the forecast minimum and maximum air temperatures forecast for Sunday-Wednesday (on average for the local area):
Day Low/High
Sunday: 34/46
Monday: 23/33
Tuesday: 22/32
Wednesday: 22/45
As you can see, actual air temperatures will average below the freezing mark for a nearly a 48 hour period on Monday and Tuesday.
Precautions should be taken to prevent freezing and/or bursting of pipes, particularly in older and/or poorly insulated structures during the above mentioned time period.
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