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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 9:35 PM Jan. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS WITH REDUCED VISIBILITY THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

Scattered strong snow showers developed this afternoon and will
persist into this evening. Expect changing visibility and road
conditions in snow showers. Visibility will drop to 1/2 to 1/4
mile or less in the heavy snow showers over the span of minutes.
Snow may quickly accumulate on roads making driving conditions
slippery.

Be prepared for snow or ice covered roads and changing
visibility. Slow down and allow extra time when traveling.

Extreme Cold Watch
Issued: 7:04 PM Jan. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 11
AM CST FRIDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 45 degrees below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold
Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 degrees below
zero possible.

* WHERE...Price, Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Sawyer,
and Washburn Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Red
Cliff Band, the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band, the
Bad River Reservation, the St. Croix Band in Burnett County and
the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation. Other locations including the
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Madeline Island.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM Thursday to 11 AM
CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday morning
through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

&&

Extreme Cold Warning
Issued: 7:04 PM Jan. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 11
AM CST FRIDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 45 degrees below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold
Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 degrees below
zero possible.

* WHERE...Price, Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Sawyer,
and Washburn Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Red
Cliff Band, the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band, the
Bad River Reservation, the St. Croix Band in Burnett County and
the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation. Other locations including the
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Madeline Island.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM Thursday to 11 AM
CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday morning
through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

&&

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