Following Thursday and Friday’s milder temperatures in the 40s and 50s, an arctic front is expected to bring a sharp decrease in temperature during the next few days. Some of the coldest weather of the season will be brought on by this severe and protracted cold snap.
Temperatures will drop into the teens on Saturday morning, marking the start of the weekend. The region won’t experience this kind of “warmth” again until the middle of next week, even if those temps will rise slightly into the 20s by the afternoon.
Temperatures are predicted to stay in the positive single digits into Sunday morning, providing no relief from the bitter cold. As the deep frost continues to hold the region, Sunday afternoon highs will find it difficult to rise beyond the teens.
The weather will get significantly cooler when the workweek begins. The morning temperatures will be below zero on Monday and Tuesday. The cold wave will be more severe in many towns, with highs only rising into the upper single digits.
Conditions will become even more severe when wind chills accompany these cold temperatures. Beginning on Saturday, wind chills are expected to fall below zero, and in certain places, they may plunge as low as 20 degrees below zero for the weekend and early this week.
The risk of frostbite and hypothermia will be greatly increased by these severe wind chills, particularly for anyone who are exposed to the weather for prolonged periods of time.
The region may receive its first “new” cold weather alerts in reaction to these dangerously chilly circumstances. The purpose of these alerts, which include the Extreme Cold Warning, Extreme Cold Watch, and Cold Weather Advisory, is to warn locals and promote readiness for the potentially fatal cold.
Although the current prognosis calls for extremely low temperatures, some respite is imminent. The warming trend is expected to continue through Thursday and Friday, with temperatures starting to moderate by Wednesday.
Expected highs will rise back into the 30s, providing much-needed relief from the bitter cold of the Arctic.
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No precipitation is currently predicted for the area in the upcoming days, despite the rapidly declining temperatures.
This lowers the chance of traffic interruptions even though it will be extremely cold and homeowners won’t have to deal with snow or ice roads.
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In order to protect themselves and their pets from the extreme temperatures, residents are being strongly advised to make sure their homes are well insulated, prevent water pipes from freezing, and take other preventative measures.
