Værmelding for Barron County Alternative School

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 11:20AM CST until January 21 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected.* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central,southeast, southwest, and west central Minnesota and northwest andwest central Wisconsin.* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday.* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbiteon exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Very cold temperaturescan lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you mustgo outside.Keep pets indoors as much as possible.Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensureportable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grillsinside.

National Weather Service