Cold Weather Welcomes 2010

A huge snow storm for Christmas, cold weather for New Years, is that fair? We are going to start off 2010 with a huge Arctic blast. December 31st high temperature was 10 degrees, warm compared to what will see for the first week of January with highs in the single digits every day. January first we should be at 25 for a high and 3 for a low, forecast high: 6; forecast low:-9. January second looks to be a little worst: high of 6 and a low at -14 (and that might be conservative with some models putting us at -25!!!). Our winds are rushing in from the north which is bringing in cold Canadian air and every model continues this northerly flow for a week. Below you'll see an image of the 6am forecast temp on January first, winds from the north and temps in the -10 to -5 range here in Sioux Falls.

January Seconds image is scary, below you'll see dark reds entering the area, these are dangerously cold temperatures and if the winds decide to pick-up (not forecasted to) it can feel 45 below zero, if not worst.

The dark red temperatures are -30 to -25, with the bright red colors in Southwestern Minnesota valued at -40 to -35 temperatures, VERY COLD. Luckily this is just a model and our temperatures should not approach these readings. Even tho we will not approach -40 still use caution when outside, especially at night, its dangerous to be breathing in such cold temperatures when your body sits at 98.6 degrees, it could cause your body to go into shock.

Stay Safe!

~KDLT Meteorologist Dan Bronis