New Year's Eve brings bitter winter temps

Northlanders who are out and about this evening will face dangerously cold wind chills this New Year’s Eve. The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill advisory for the North Shore and northern Wisconsin until noon on Tuesday, January 1.

Bitterly cold temperatures combined with north winds around 10 to 15 mph will lead to dangerously cold wind chill values across northeast Minnesota. Wind chills as low as 30 to 35 are expected.

Anyone planning to venture outside for New Year’s Eve celebrations should be sure to cover all exposed skin. At these wind chill values frostbite is possible in as little as ten minutes.

A Wind Chill Advisory is issued when the combination of wind and cold air create very cold wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia, which can lead to death, can occur if steps are not taken to protect yourself. Cover up. Dress warmly and in layers. Travel with extra blankets or additional clothing in case of vehicle trouble.