Bundle Up: Extreme Cold Hits Eau Claire

Ever felt the chill that makes your nose hairs freeze? That's what Eau Claire is facing. Temperatures are dipping way below zero and sticking around until Tuesday. We're talking about wind chills that could reach a bone-chilling forty below! This extreme cold spell is nothing to sneeze at, folks. So, what can you do to stay safe? Check on your family and friends, especially if they're outdoors. Limit your own time outside, and make sure you've got an emergency kit if you're hitting the roads. The National Weather Service has issued some alerts, so pay attention. There's a Cold Weather Advisory for the whole area until noon on Tuesday. Northern areas have an Extreme Cold Warning. That means wind chills could dip as low as -35°F or even -40°F. Monday night might be the coldest, with lows near -20°F. Clear skies will let the warmth escape, and those winds up to 10 mph won't help either. Stay alert over the next few days. After Tuesday, things should start warming up. Just remember to bundle up and be smart about going outside.