A cold arctic air mass will settle into the region late Thursday, bringing dangerously low temperatures through the weekend. Many areas will see high temperatures only reaching the single digits and low temperatures below zero degrees.

Wind chills are expected to make it feel as low as -5 to -20 degrees Fahrenheit in the southern Lower Peninsula. While the region has already been experiencing cold temperatures, the National Weather Service noted this upcoming weekend is a rare and potentially near record-setting cold event.

To prevent cold-related illness such as hypothermia and frostbite, people are encouraged to remain indoors when possible as a wind chill of -20 will cause frostbite in just 30 minutes. 

In light of this forecast, we encourage you to review and share the following cold weather health resources:  

Cold Weather Resources: 

• MDHHS Cold Health and Safety Fact Sheet – also in Spanish 
• Michigan Fall and Winter Educational Resource Packet
• Michigan Prepares – Winter Weather 
• Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Factsheet 
• Portable Generators Factsheet 
• MDHHS Learn More About Carbon Monoxide Poisoning 
• Winter Weather and Pets from Michigan State Police (MSP)