UPDATE: Arctic Airmass Over The Region

Alerts:
CPV Weather
         -Champlain Valley Weather continues the Wind Chill Warning for wind chills in the 25F to 35F below zero range in the Immediate central and southern Champlain Valley, with Wind chills of 35F to 55F below zero elsewhere, with the coldest readings across portions of the extreme Northern Adirondacks, and the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. The Wind Chill Warning is in effect until 11AM Monday.

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National Weather Service Alerts:
         -The National Weather Service in Burlington, VT has issued a Wind Chill Advisory for all of Vermont, and Northern New York for wind chills as low as 25 below zero this evening. The Advisory is in effect until 10PM this evening.

-The National Weather Service in Albany, NY has issued a Wind Chill Warning for Bennington, and Windham Counties in Southern Vermont for wind chills of 30-40 degrees below zero. The Warning is in effect until 9AM Monday morning.

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Champlain Valley Weather Discussion:
OVERVIEW
         An arctic air mass has set up across the region, and will create the coldest temperatures of the season tonight.

TEMPERATURES
         Tonight will be the coldest night of this arctic blast, temperatures will range from 20F to 35F below zero area wide, with isolated areas in the Northeast Kingdom of VT, and the Northern Adirondacks of NY getting down into the 35F to 45F below zero range. For Monday temperatures will range from 5F below zero to 5F above zero area wide.

WIND CHILLS
         The temperatures above, combined with a persistent wind of 3-7MPH will result in life threatening wind chills. For tonight wind chills will be life threatening with wind chills ranging from -30F to -55F. Isolated areas in the Northeast Kingdom, and Northern Adirondack mountains could briefly reach wind chills of 55F to 65F below zero. For Monday wind chills will be from 0F to 20F below Zero.

PREPAREDNESS
         This is going to be an extremely dangerous situation. Temperatures, and wind chills this cold can cause frostbite in under 15 minutes. Death from hypothermia can occur much quicker in temperatures, and wind chills such as these. These cold temperatures have not been witnessed at the very latest, since mid January of 2009. With the country not seeing such widespread cold temperatures since 2007.

         It is extremely important to make sure your heating system is functioning properly, and make sure its cleaned. Also make sure Chimneys are cleaned, vents are clear of snow, and you have a working carbon monoxide and smoke detector in your home. For you Vehicle make sure to keep a full tank of gas to prevent your fuel lines from freezing, and make sure your vehicle is in top shape if planning to travel. When starting your vehicle make sure to let it run at the very least 30 minutes before driving as you can damage your vehicles engine. Also make sure to dress warmly, and in layers. Make sure to wear a heavy winter jacket if planning on venturing out doors. Make sure you have gloves or mittens, a hat and hood, and scarf or something to cover your face. For more tips on protecting yourself in extreme cold weather please visit the two links below.

National Weather Service Office, Burlington, VT. Public Information Statement On Arctic Blast

CDC Safety Tips On Extreme Cold Weather