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Wind chill values as low as -45 possible tonight in St. Lawrence County

Posted 1/14/22

A wind chill warning is in effect for St. Lawrence County from 7 p.m. today through 4 p.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Dangerously cold wind chills are expected, with …

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Wind chill values as low as -45 possible tonight in St. Lawrence County

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A wind chill warning is in effect for St. Lawrence County from 7 p.m. today through 4 p.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

Dangerously cold wind chills are expected, with values as low as 30 to 45 below zero possible, the service says.

The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes, NWS says. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure to wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Temps will begin falling to around 1 by 5 p.m. with winds of 9 to 13 mph, NWS says. Overnight the low will be around -16 with wind chill values near -35.

Saturday will see sunny skies but with brutal cold temps lingering the entire day and night.

Sunday will warm up to near 16 for the weekend high.

The forecast through next Thursday is as follows:

Saturday

Sunny and cold, with a high near -2. Wind chill values as low as -35. Northwest wind around 8 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around -18. Wind chill values as low as -25. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 16. Light and variable wind.

Sunday Night

Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 3. East wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

M.L.King Day

Snow. High near 22. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. West wind around 11 mph.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 16. West wind 9 to 11 mph.

Tuesday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. South wind around 8 mph.

Wednesday

Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. South wind 10 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. West wind 8 to 10 mph.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 12. West wind 7 to 10 mph.