Arctic front, COLD and Wind chill
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Dangerous cold has settled across the country, as more extreme, record-setting cold is forecast to blanket the U.S. this weekend
A large swath of the country is being walloped this week by wintry weather, with two rounds of arctic cold Monday that were forecast to be followed by a potentially disruptive winter storm that could last into the weekend.
An arctic front will bring snow, ice and extreme cold to much of Texas this weekend, with winter storm and extreme cold watches in effect.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
A major snowstorm is expected to hit some parts of the country this weekend, but cold temperatures are already blanketing cities. See the photos.
Wind chills could reach minus 40 degrees in the mountains Saturday morning.
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Michigan is heading into a deep freeze, here’s what to know about hypothermia, frostbite
Bitterly cold temperatures are going to impact all of Michigan this week - and they could be very dangerous if we don’t protect ourselves. On Monday and Tuesday, it will be the wind chills that are very cold.
An Extreme Cold Watch is in effect in Milwaukee from Thursday night to Saturday morning, with dangerous wind chills as low as -40°F, frostbite risk, and potential snow showers complicating travel.