MONROE - Green and Lafayette counties can expect snow over the next couple of days but this time there's a twist - frigid cold temperatures are expected for the weekend.
Snow is expected to begin after midnight, according to the National Weather Service. The area could get between 1 and 2 inches. There is an 80 percent chance for snow tonight.
There is a 90 percent chance for snow on Thursday with 3 to 5 inches expected. A 20 percent chance of snow is possible Thursday night.
Temperatures today are expected to reach the mid-30s and tomorrow the mid-20s.
But then the temperatures take a nose dive.
While it might be fun to enjoy the Green Bay-New York game from the comfort of a warm living room, people who spend any time outside this weekend will have to be careful to guard against high temperatures around minus 1 degree on Saturday and 5 degrees on Sunday.
According to www.co.st-louis.mo.us, cold weather precautions include:
• The elderly and very young stay inside as much as possible;
• People should wear layered clothing outdoors for protection from the cold;
• Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages;
• Eat high energy foods along with warm beverages and soup;
• Avoid fatigue and exhaustion. Overexertion from shoveling snow or pushing a car can strain the heart.
It isn't just people who need to take precautions during cold weather. Animals also need to be protected from the temperatures.
If a dog is left outside, it should be protected from the wind by a dry doghouse. The doghouse should be large enough to allow the dog to sit or lie down comfortably but small enough to hold the dog's body heat. The floor should be covered with hay, blankets or other bedding and the doorway should be covered with a cloth.
Outside dogs need more food in the winter because they use a lot of energy to stay warm. They should also have plenty of water.
For people who have to drive, AAA recommends:
• Check the car's battery.
• Park in a garage if possible. If nor possible, put a tarp over the hood or park so the car is out of the wind. To keep doors from freezing, put a plastic trash bag between the door or window or window glass and the frame.
• Keep the fuel tank at least half-full to keep the fuel line from freezing.
• Lubricate the door locks to keep them from freezing. If the lock is frozen, heat the key with a pocket lighter but remember to wear gloves or hold the key with a pliers. An alternative is to fill a plastic jug with hot water and hold it against the door or lock area. Don't throw hot water onto the vehicle.
• If stranded, stay with the car and run the engine only enough to stay warm. Make sure the exhaust pipe is free of snow. Have emergency supplies such as gloves, a hat, boots, blankets, flashlight and reflective triangle available.
More information is available at www.AAA.com
Snow is expected to begin after midnight, according to the National Weather Service. The area could get between 1 and 2 inches. There is an 80 percent chance for snow tonight.
There is a 90 percent chance for snow on Thursday with 3 to 5 inches expected. A 20 percent chance of snow is possible Thursday night.
Temperatures today are expected to reach the mid-30s and tomorrow the mid-20s.
But then the temperatures take a nose dive.
While it might be fun to enjoy the Green Bay-New York game from the comfort of a warm living room, people who spend any time outside this weekend will have to be careful to guard against high temperatures around minus 1 degree on Saturday and 5 degrees on Sunday.
According to www.co.st-louis.mo.us, cold weather precautions include:
• The elderly and very young stay inside as much as possible;
• People should wear layered clothing outdoors for protection from the cold;
• Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages;
• Eat high energy foods along with warm beverages and soup;
• Avoid fatigue and exhaustion. Overexertion from shoveling snow or pushing a car can strain the heart.
It isn't just people who need to take precautions during cold weather. Animals also need to be protected from the temperatures.
If a dog is left outside, it should be protected from the wind by a dry doghouse. The doghouse should be large enough to allow the dog to sit or lie down comfortably but small enough to hold the dog's body heat. The floor should be covered with hay, blankets or other bedding and the doorway should be covered with a cloth.
Outside dogs need more food in the winter because they use a lot of energy to stay warm. They should also have plenty of water.
For people who have to drive, AAA recommends:
• Check the car's battery.
• Park in a garage if possible. If nor possible, put a tarp over the hood or park so the car is out of the wind. To keep doors from freezing, put a plastic trash bag between the door or window or window glass and the frame.
• Keep the fuel tank at least half-full to keep the fuel line from freezing.
• Lubricate the door locks to keep them from freezing. If the lock is frozen, heat the key with a pocket lighter but remember to wear gloves or hold the key with a pliers. An alternative is to fill a plastic jug with hot water and hold it against the door or lock area. Don't throw hot water onto the vehicle.
• If stranded, stay with the car and run the engine only enough to stay warm. Make sure the exhaust pipe is free of snow. Have emergency supplies such as gloves, a hat, boots, blankets, flashlight and reflective triangle available.
More information is available at www.AAA.com