Feb 12, 2021

Wind Chill Advisory starts at midnight, Winter Storm Watch for the weekend

Posted Feb 12, 2021 12:01 PM

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Advisory going from midnight to noon on Saturday and then a Winter Storm Watch for late Saturday night through Monday afternoon.

For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold air combined with wind will drive wind chills as low as 15 below at times. For the Winter Storm Watch, moderate to heavy snow accumulations are possible. Total snow accumulations may exceed 5 inches.

Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commute on Monday. The dangerous wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

This will be a long duration period of dangerously cold conditions that will span multiple days, potentially lasting into the middle of next week. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.