Concord Ledger

The National Weather Service recently announced a wind chill advisory for some areas of New Hampshire early this week, according to the State of New Hampshire Department of Safety's (NHDOS) Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.

In the advisory, forecasters warned of temperatures with wind chills up to 30 degrees below zero, according to an MSN news report.

“On Monday night, temps will drop below zero,” Concord Patch reported. “While temperatures will be in the low 30s on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, overnight temps will be cold all week."

The wind chill advisory remains in place for Coos and Grafton counties from 10 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10, until noon Tuesday, Jan. 11. Additionally, scattered snow showers are anticipated in portions of the state Monday as the Arctic front drifted into the region.

“There is some potential for those snow showers to organize into snow squalls,” forecasters said, according to MSN Weather. “This would impact the evening commute, especially across southern areas.”

NHDOS director Jennifer Harper advised Granite State residents to spend as much time as possible inside, warning that the extremely low wind chill could induce frostbite on bare skin in as little as ten minutes.

“Stay indoors if you can," Harper said, according to NHDOS. "If you must go outside, dress in layers, cover exposed skin and limit time outside."

Harper also encouraged residents to check on friends or family members who may have access or functional difficulties. "This includes your pets. Make sure they are safe and have heat."

Additionally, Harper offered residents recommendations on how to stay safe and warm during the cold front, including wearing multiple layers of loose-fitting apparel outside, as well as a hat, scarf and gloves, immediately removing any wet clothing and returning home if they begin to shiver.

The wind chill warning encompassed portions of Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford and Sullivan counties.