At 12:56 p.m. on Monday, the National Weather Service issued a cold weather advisory for the Lower Treasure Valley of Oregon, which would last until Thursday at 9 a.m.
“Very cold temperatures as low as 25 degrees below zero in the higher Idaho basins, 15 below zero in eastern Oregon, and 5 below zero in the Idaho valleys,” according to the weather service. The coldest time will be Wednesday morning.
“Unprotected skin exposed to these temperatures will suffer from frostbite and hypothermia. According to the weather service, prolonged exposure to such low temperatures can result in hypothermia. “Be careful when you’re traveling. Put on gloves, a hat, and suitable attire.
Understanding cold weather alerts
Warning of cold weather: Exercise caution. When seasonably cold air temperatures or wind chill values—but not exceptionally severe ones—are anticipated or happening, a cold weather advisory is issued. When you and your loved ones go outside, make sure you cover any exposed skin and wear suitable clothing.
Warning: Extreme cold: Act now! When dangerously low air temperatures or wind chill values are predicted or already occurring, an extreme cold warning is issued. Avoid venturing outside if there is an extreme cold warning in effect. Make sure at least one other person is aware of your whereabouts, wear layers if you must go outside, and cover any exposed skin. When you reach your destination safely, update them.
Be ready for extreme cold watch. When extremely low air temperatures or wind chill values are possible, an extreme cold watch is issued. As with a warning, change your plans so that you don’t spend the coldest hours of the day outside. Update your winter survival gear and make sure your car has at least half a tank of gas left.
United Robots offers a service called Advance Local Weather Alerts that gathers the most recent information from the National Weather Service using machine learning.
