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NWS Issues Cold Weather Advisory for Keweenaw and Houghton as Wind Chills Near -25°F

Forecasters urge limited outdoor exposure during the cold snap to reduce frostbite risk.

Overview

  • The advisory is in effect Monday from 4 a.m. to noon EST for Keweenaw and Houghton counties.
  • The National Weather Service warns wind chills could fall to 25 below zero, with frostbite possible on exposed skin in about 15 minutes.
  • Forecasts call for air temperatures in the low teens Monday, dropping into the single digits by Tuesday morning with breezy winds.
  • The NWS renamed wind-chill alerts last year: Cold Weather Advisory for -15° to -24° wind chills and Cold Weather Warning for -25° or colder.
  • Officials advise dressing in layers, covering skin with hats and gloves, limiting time outside, and using caution if traveling.