Bitter Cold Temperatures & Winter Weather Expected This Week

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December 14, 2016

Bitter Cold Temperatures & Winter Weather Expected This Week

Lake County will be impacted by bitter cold temperatures over the next several days. The forecast includes single digit day-time temperatures followed by below zero night-time temperatures starting today through at least Friday, Dec. 16.

What to Expect:

  1. Dangerous Wind Chills (tonight) - Possible impacts from frostbite and hypothermia. 
  2. Freezing Roads (throughout this week) - Isolated/dangerous travel conditions
  3. Snow / Wintry Precipitation (Friday and Saturday). Low visibility and dangerous travel conditions. 

It's recommended that you allow extra time for travel Friday morning. Motorists should make sure their vehicles are appropriately prepared for winter weather, including keeping their fuel tank full.

You are also encouraged to have emergency supplies in your vehicle and a winter emergency kit at home such as

  • blankets 
  • food
  • fully-charged cell phone 
  • flashlight with extra batteries
  • And more

Lake County Emergency Management will be monitoring this evolving situation. Please refer to the National Weather Service. 


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