Atmospheric River to Begin to Impact the Northwest U.S.; Gusty Winds in the Northeast U.S.

A strong atmospheric river moving into northern California later Tuesday will bring a threat for moderate to heavy rainfall and flooding, gusty to high winds, and mountain snows for parts of the Northwest U.S. through at least Wednesday. Gusty winds and isolated rain and snow showers will continue in the Northeast U.S. Tuesday behind a cold front. Read More >

Severe Cold Weather Safety Resources

Local Warming Centers/Emergency Shelters

Hennepin County, including Minneapolis: https://www.hennepin.us/residents/health-medical/heating-options

Ramsey County, including St. Paul: https://www.ramseycounty.us/residents/assistance-support/assistance/housing-services-support/winter-warming-spaces-0

Anoka County: https://www.anokacounty.us/3661/35569/Severe-Cold-Warming-Stations-in-Anoka-Co

Dakota County: https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/PublicAssistance/Housing/Pages/emergency-shelter.aspx

Washington County: St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Road in Mahtomedi

North Mankato: North Mankato Police Annex Community Room, 1001 Belgrade Avenue

Extreme Cold Weather Safety Tips

National Weather Service Winter Safety Information and Graphics: https://www.weather.gov/safety/winter

Know the warning signs of hypothermia and frostbite to keep safe from the severe cold. Here's a great resource with tips to avoid, spot and treat frostbite and hypothermia: https://www.ramseycounty.us/sites/default/files/Emergency%20Response/avoid_spot_treat_hypothermia_frostbite.pdf

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Atmospheric River to Begin to Impact the Northwest U.S.; Gusty Winds in the Northeast U.S.

Severe Cold Safety - Warming Centers & Tips to Prevent Frostbite and Hypothermia