An updated cold weather advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 8:39 p.m. in effect until Monday at 10 a.m. for Herkimer, Fulton, Montgomery, Schoharie, Schenectady, Albany, Rensselaer, Greene, Columbia, Ulster and Dutchess counties.
The weather service says to anticipate, “Very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 29 degrees below.”
“The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes,” describes the weather service. “Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.”
Understanding cold weather alerts
Cold weather advisory: Be Aware. A cold weather advisory is issued when seasonably cold air temperatures or wind chill values, but not extremely cold values, are expected or occurring. Be sure you and your loved ones dress appropriately and cover exposed skin when venturing outdoors…