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Gasherbrum II 8035m! It is the 13th highest peak in the world. It is also one of the most accessible highest peaks in the world.
*Contact for bookings and fo more Information*👇
website: www.skarduexpedition.com
Email 💌: [email protected]
Email 📨: [email protected]
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Gasherbrum II 8035m! It is the 13th highest peak in the world. It is also one of the most accessible highest peaks in the world.
*Contact for bookings and fo more Information*👇
website: www.skarduexpedition.com
Email 💌: [email protected]
Email 📨: [email protected]
WhatsApp 📲+923309447377
#SkarduExpedition #Adventurelife #mountainlife #HarshWeather #ExtremeCold #PureNature #Travel #mountainering #rockclimbing #nature #photography #AmazingViews #SilentEnvironment #socialmedia -
Gasherbrum II 8035m! It is the 13th highest peak in the world. It is also one of the most accessible highest peaks in the world.
*Contact for bookings and fo more Information*👇
website: www.skarduexpedition.com
Email 💌: [email protected]
Email 📨: [email protected]
WhatsApp 📲+923309447377
#SkarduExpedition #Adventurelife #mountainlife #HarshWeather #ExtremeCold #PureNature #Travel #mountainering #rockclimbing #nature #photography #AmazingViews #SilentEnvironment #socialmedia -
Ruh-roh. Sounds like more #Temperature #RollerCoasters are in the works... Freezing one day, boiling the next. Not good...
Meteorologist warns 'highly unusual' US winter pattern shift is coming
Story by Everett Sloane, 2/5/2026
"A sharp, late-season flip in the jet stream is setting up a winter pattern that looks very different from the one that opened the year, and forecasters say it is not business as usual. A leading Meteorologist has described the looming shift as 'highly unusual,' warning that a distorted #PolarVortex and a recharged storm track could rearrange who gets buried in snow and who finally thaws out. The stakes range from #water supplies in the mountains of the western United States to #EnergyDemand and even #wildlife stress in places that are not built for #ArcticAir.
"The core of the coming change is a dramatic reconfiguration of the polar vortex and the jet stream that steers storms across North America. Instead of a simple, locked-in cold pool over the eastern half of the country, forecasters describe a stretched and wobbling circulation that can send frigid air plunging south while allowing pockets of warmth to surge north. One Meteorologist has framed the setup as 'Highly unusual,' noting that winter weather across the United States is about to change in a big way as the upper-level flow reorganizes over the central and eastern states, a shift detailed in a recent analysis. Instead of the gradual, predictable evolution that textbooks once suggested, the atmosphere is pivoting quickly, with cold and warmth trading places in a matter of days."
#ExtremeTemperatures #UnpredictableWeather #USWeather #USWx #ClimateChange #ExtremeCold #WeatherWhiplash #ClimateChangeWeatherWheel
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Ruh-roh. Sounds like more #Temperature #RollerCoasters are in the works... Freezing one day, boiling the next. Not good...
Meteorologist warns 'highly unusual' US winter pattern shift is coming
Story by Everett Sloane, 2/5/2026
"A sharp, late-season flip in the jet stream is setting up a winter pattern that looks very different from the one that opened the year, and forecasters say it is not business as usual. A leading Meteorologist has described the looming shift as 'highly unusual,' warning that a distorted #PolarVortex and a recharged storm track could rearrange who gets buried in snow and who finally thaws out. The stakes range from #water supplies in the mountains of the western United States to #EnergyDemand and even #wildlife stress in places that are not built for #ArcticAir.
"The core of the coming change is a dramatic reconfiguration of the polar vortex and the jet stream that steers storms across North America. Instead of a simple, locked-in cold pool over the eastern half of the country, forecasters describe a stretched and wobbling circulation that can send frigid air plunging south while allowing pockets of warmth to surge north. One Meteorologist has framed the setup as 'Highly unusual,' noting that winter weather across the United States is about to change in a big way as the upper-level flow reorganizes over the central and eastern states, a shift detailed in a recent analysis. Instead of the gradual, predictable evolution that textbooks once suggested, the atmosphere is pivoting quickly, with cold and warmth trading places in a matter of days."
#ExtremeTemperatures #UnpredictableWeather #USWeather #USWx #ClimateChange #ExtremeCold #WeatherWhiplash #ClimateChangeWeatherWheel
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Ruh-roh. Sounds like more #Temperature #RollerCoasters are in the works... Freezing one day, boiling the next. Not good...
Meteorologist warns 'highly unusual' US winter pattern shift is coming
Story by Everett Sloane, 2/5/2026
"A sharp, late-season flip in the jet stream is setting up a winter pattern that looks very different from the one that opened the year, and forecasters say it is not business as usual. A leading Meteorologist has described the looming shift as 'highly unusual,' warning that a distorted #PolarVortex and a recharged storm track could rearrange who gets buried in snow and who finally thaws out. The stakes range from #water supplies in the mountains of the western United States to #EnergyDemand and even #wildlife stress in places that are not built for #ArcticAir.
"The core of the coming change is a dramatic reconfiguration of the polar vortex and the jet stream that steers storms across North America. Instead of a simple, locked-in cold pool over the eastern half of the country, forecasters describe a stretched and wobbling circulation that can send frigid air plunging south while allowing pockets of warmth to surge north. One Meteorologist has framed the setup as 'Highly unusual,' noting that winter weather across the United States is about to change in a big way as the upper-level flow reorganizes over the central and eastern states, a shift detailed in a recent analysis. Instead of the gradual, predictable evolution that textbooks once suggested, the atmosphere is pivoting quickly, with cold and warmth trading places in a matter of days."
#ExtremeTemperatures #UnpredictableWeather #USWeather #USWx #ClimateChange #ExtremeCold #WeatherWhiplash #ClimateChangeWeatherWheel
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Ruh-roh. Sounds like more #Temperature #RollerCoasters are in the works... Freezing one day, boiling the next. Not good...
Meteorologist warns 'highly unusual' US winter pattern shift is coming
Story by Everett Sloane, 2/5/2026
"A sharp, late-season flip in the jet stream is setting up a winter pattern that looks very different from the one that opened the year, and forecasters say it is not business as usual. A leading Meteorologist has described the looming shift as 'highly unusual,' warning that a distorted #PolarVortex and a recharged storm track could rearrange who gets buried in snow and who finally thaws out. The stakes range from #water supplies in the mountains of the western United States to #EnergyDemand and even #wildlife stress in places that are not built for #ArcticAir.
"The core of the coming change is a dramatic reconfiguration of the polar vortex and the jet stream that steers storms across North America. Instead of a simple, locked-in cold pool over the eastern half of the country, forecasters describe a stretched and wobbling circulation that can send frigid air plunging south while allowing pockets of warmth to surge north. One Meteorologist has framed the setup as 'Highly unusual,' noting that winter weather across the United States is about to change in a big way as the upper-level flow reorganizes over the central and eastern states, a shift detailed in a recent analysis. Instead of the gradual, predictable evolution that textbooks once suggested, the atmosphere is pivoting quickly, with cold and warmth trading places in a matter of days."
#ExtremeTemperatures #UnpredictableWeather #USWeather #USWx #ClimateChange #ExtremeCold #WeatherWhiplash #ClimateChangeWeatherWheel
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Ruh-roh. Sounds like more #Temperature #RollerCoasters are in the works... Freezing one day, boiling the next. Not good...
Meteorologist warns 'highly unusual' US winter pattern shift is coming
Story by Everett Sloane, 2/5/2026
"A sharp, late-season flip in the jet stream is setting up a winter pattern that looks very different from the one that opened the year, and forecasters say it is not business as usual. A leading Meteorologist has described the looming shift as 'highly unusual,' warning that a distorted #PolarVortex and a recharged storm track could rearrange who gets buried in snow and who finally thaws out. The stakes range from #water supplies in the mountains of the western United States to #EnergyDemand and even #wildlife stress in places that are not built for #ArcticAir.
"The core of the coming change is a dramatic reconfiguration of the polar vortex and the jet stream that steers storms across North America. Instead of a simple, locked-in cold pool over the eastern half of the country, forecasters describe a stretched and wobbling circulation that can send frigid air plunging south while allowing pockets of warmth to surge north. One Meteorologist has framed the setup as 'Highly unusual,' noting that winter weather across the United States is about to change in a big way as the upper-level flow reorganizes over the central and eastern states, a shift detailed in a recent analysis. Instead of the gradual, predictable evolution that textbooks once suggested, the atmosphere is pivoting quickly, with cold and warmth trading places in a matter of days."
#ExtremeTemperatures #UnpredictableWeather #USWeather #USWx #ClimateChange #ExtremeCold #WeatherWhiplash #ClimateChangeWeatherWheel
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#Florida growers battle rare freeze as temperatures plunge, threatening crops
by Emilee Speck
Tue, February 3, 2026 at 3:48 PM EST"Roy Petteway, of Petteway Citrus and Cattle, in Zolfo Springs, told AccuWeather he is already seeing damage from Saturday's freeze, when temperatures dropped into the low 20s. Impacts include browning leaves and shriveled blooms.
"While Florida farmers continue to assess losses from the weekend cold snap, AccuWeather experts say the duration of freezing temperatures has already impacted future harvests.
" 'This recent freeze may have destroyed or severely damaged 8 to 10 percent of the current citrus crop on the trees. We will learn more about the extent of the damage as the citrus groves are assessed in the coming days,' AccuWeather Founder and Executive Chair Dr. Joel N. Myers said.
" 'Temperatures dropped into the mid-20s, with lows of 23 to 24 degrees reported in some orange groves. Damage can set in when temperatures fall to 28 degrees or lower for four consecutive hours.' "
Read more:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/florida-growers-battle-rare-freeze-204811290.html#FloridaWx #ColdSnap #ExtremeCold #ClimateChange #FloridaFreeze #CitrusCrops
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#Florida growers battle rare freeze as temperatures plunge, threatening crops
by Emilee Speck
Tue, February 3, 2026 at 3:48 PM EST"Roy Petteway, of Petteway Citrus and Cattle, in Zolfo Springs, told AccuWeather he is already seeing damage from Saturday's freeze, when temperatures dropped into the low 20s. Impacts include browning leaves and shriveled blooms.
"While Florida farmers continue to assess losses from the weekend cold snap, AccuWeather experts say the duration of freezing temperatures has already impacted future harvests.
" 'This recent freeze may have destroyed or severely damaged 8 to 10 percent of the current citrus crop on the trees. We will learn more about the extent of the damage as the citrus groves are assessed in the coming days,' AccuWeather Founder and Executive Chair Dr. Joel N. Myers said.
" 'Temperatures dropped into the mid-20s, with lows of 23 to 24 degrees reported in some orange groves. Damage can set in when temperatures fall to 28 degrees or lower for four consecutive hours.' "
Read more:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/florida-growers-battle-rare-freeze-204811290.html#FloridaWx #ColdSnap #ExtremeCold #ClimateChange #FloridaFreeze #CitrusCrops
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#Florida growers battle rare freeze as temperatures plunge, threatening crops
by Emilee Speck
Tue, February 3, 2026 at 3:48 PM EST"Roy Petteway, of Petteway Citrus and Cattle, in Zolfo Springs, told AccuWeather he is already seeing damage from Saturday's freeze, when temperatures dropped into the low 20s. Impacts include browning leaves and shriveled blooms.
"While Florida farmers continue to assess losses from the weekend cold snap, AccuWeather experts say the duration of freezing temperatures has already impacted future harvests.
" 'This recent freeze may have destroyed or severely damaged 8 to 10 percent of the current citrus crop on the trees. We will learn more about the extent of the damage as the citrus groves are assessed in the coming days,' AccuWeather Founder and Executive Chair Dr. Joel N. Myers said.
" 'Temperatures dropped into the mid-20s, with lows of 23 to 24 degrees reported in some orange groves. Damage can set in when temperatures fall to 28 degrees or lower for four consecutive hours.' "
Read more:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/florida-growers-battle-rare-freeze-204811290.html#FloridaWx #ColdSnap #ExtremeCold #ClimateChange #FloridaFreeze #CitrusCrops
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#Florida growers battle rare freeze as temperatures plunge, threatening crops
by Emilee Speck
Tue, February 3, 2026 at 3:48 PM EST"Roy Petteway, of Petteway Citrus and Cattle, in Zolfo Springs, told AccuWeather he is already seeing damage from Saturday's freeze, when temperatures dropped into the low 20s. Impacts include browning leaves and shriveled blooms.
"While Florida farmers continue to assess losses from the weekend cold snap, AccuWeather experts say the duration of freezing temperatures has already impacted future harvests.
" 'This recent freeze may have destroyed or severely damaged 8 to 10 percent of the current citrus crop on the trees. We will learn more about the extent of the damage as the citrus groves are assessed in the coming days,' AccuWeather Founder and Executive Chair Dr. Joel N. Myers said.
" 'Temperatures dropped into the mid-20s, with lows of 23 to 24 degrees reported in some orange groves. Damage can set in when temperatures fall to 28 degrees or lower for four consecutive hours.' "
Read more:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/florida-growers-battle-rare-freeze-204811290.html#FloridaWx #ColdSnap #ExtremeCold #ClimateChange #FloridaFreeze #CitrusCrops
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#Florida growers battle rare freeze as temperatures plunge, threatening crops
by Emilee Speck
Tue, February 3, 2026 at 3:48 PM EST"Roy Petteway, of Petteway Citrus and Cattle, in Zolfo Springs, told AccuWeather he is already seeing damage from Saturday's freeze, when temperatures dropped into the low 20s. Impacts include browning leaves and shriveled blooms.
"While Florida farmers continue to assess losses from the weekend cold snap, AccuWeather experts say the duration of freezing temperatures has already impacted future harvests.
" 'This recent freeze may have destroyed or severely damaged 8 to 10 percent of the current citrus crop on the trees. We will learn more about the extent of the damage as the citrus groves are assessed in the coming days,' AccuWeather Founder and Executive Chair Dr. Joel N. Myers said.
" 'Temperatures dropped into the mid-20s, with lows of 23 to 24 degrees reported in some orange groves. Damage can set in when temperatures fall to 28 degrees or lower for four consecutive hours.' "
Read more:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/florida-growers-battle-rare-freeze-204811290.html#FloridaWx #ColdSnap #ExtremeCold #ClimateChange #FloridaFreeze #CitrusCrops
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It’s freezing cold and you’ve lost power. Here’s what emergency doctors want you to do
By DEVI SHASTRI
Updated 4:34 PM EST, January 30, 2026MILWAUKEE (AP) — "Freezing temperatures and long-term power outages can quickly create dangerous health situations.
"Even at seemingly routine winter temperatures, the cold can exhaust the body and overwork the heart over time. The indoor risk of hypothermia and frostbite are especially a concern in areas where the infrastructure isn’t built for wintry weather and people aren’t as used to it.
"Here are tips from emergency room doctors on how to stay safe.
What are the signs of hypothermia?"Doctors diagnose hypothermia based on body temperature and symptoms, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
"Mild hypothermia — when the body temperature is 89.6 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit (32 to 35 degrees Celsius) — can cause shivering, exhaustion, sleepiness, weak pulse and clumsiness.
"Moderate hypothermia is when the body temperature is between 82.4 and 89.6 F (28 to 32 C). Symptoms include slurred speech, slowed heart rate, hallucinations and decreased shivering.
"At less than 82.4 F (28 C), the body starts shutting down. Signs include loss of reflexes, complete muscle stiffness, fluid in the lungs, coma and death.
"If someone is shivering for a long time, it’s time to get ahead of things and get them somewhere warm, said Dr. Ben Weston, an ER doctor who directs health policy for the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management.
"If someone is confused or showing more severe signs, call 911 right away, he said.
"Recognize that the cold can sneak up on you
"Some of the most dangerous situations happen when the temperature is low for a long time, even 30 to 40 F (minus-1 to 4 C), but not obviously arctic, Weston said.
"In these situations, long-term cold exposure taxes the body, driving up blood pressure and working the heart.
"Shivering, a normal response to cold, is a workout for your body, Weston said. Doing so for hours can lead to physical exhaustion — and older adults or people with other health issues are at higher risk.
" 'That additional stress and strain on the body and energy production can really push people to the limit,' Weston said.
"People might not realize they need help, or think to move into a different room or add layers.
" 'You think you’re going to be OK with a sweatshirt and sweatpants and it kind of creeps up on people,' he said.
Stay hydrated with water and nonalcoholic warm drinks
"Doctors note that it can be hard to tell when you’re dehydrated in cold weather, and being near a heater can further cause dehydration.
"Staying hydrated helps the body stay warm, though, so they advise to keep drinking water.
"Alcohol impairs the body’s ability to deal with cold, said Dr. Abhi Mehrotra, a University of North Carolina emergency medicine physician. It also can make you feel warmer than you actually are, Weston said, and affect your judgment.
Layer up and stay dry
"Layering in the cold weather is key to helping the body trap heat.
"The North Carolina Department of Emergency Management suggests wearing warm, loose-fitting, lightweight clothing in many layers that are easy to add or remove. It also recommends covering your mouth with scarves to protect the lungs from directly breathing in extremely cold air.
"You lose the most heat from your head, hands and feet, Weston said, so make sure to cover those. While some online posts have shown people wearing latex gloves under their winter gloves for extra warmth, Weston said this is not ideal because it traps moisture and isn’t breathable.
"Be wary of internet hacks like putting cayenne pepper in your socks. The pepper actually irritates the skin and the tingling it causes can mask frostbite symptoms, Weston said.
"Your body loses heat through evaporation, so one of the most important things is to make sure you’re dry at all times. Dry socks are one of the most important things to have on, Weston said.
Find a warm room and be careful of heat sources
"Weston and Mehrotra recommended finding smaller spaces to contain heat.
"That could mean closing all the doors in the house and keeping a heater in one room, as Weston recommends. Mehrotra suggested you could even pitch a tent indoors or get into a sleeping bag to create an even more confined space to trap body heat.
"Both said one of the biggest things is to be safe with heat sources. Keep them away from flammable items. Do not use gas stoves, ovens or bring carbon monoxide -emitting heat sources indoors.
"Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that is one of the most common killers of people during cold snaps.
"If anyone in the home has symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, such as nausea and headaches, get outside to fresh air, Mehrotra said.
Check on your neighbors
"Young children, older adults and people with chronic health conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure are the most at risk when it’s cold, Mehrotra said.
"Above all, the doctors said community awareness is key during dangerous cold spells. Many don’t realize they need help until someone asks.
" 'Check on your neighbors,' Mehrotra said. 'You don’t know how people are doing.' "
#ArcticBlast #ExtremeCold #PowerFailures #WinterWeather #ColdWeather #StayWarm #Hypothermia #CheckOnYourNeighbors
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It’s freezing cold and you’ve lost power. Here’s what emergency doctors want you to do
By DEVI SHASTRI
Updated 4:34 PM EST, January 30, 2026MILWAUKEE (AP) — "Freezing temperatures and long-term power outages can quickly create dangerous health situations.
"Even at seemingly routine winter temperatures, the cold can exhaust the body and overwork the heart over time. The indoor risk of hypothermia and frostbite are especially a concern in areas where the infrastructure isn’t built for wintry weather and people aren’t as used to it.
"Here are tips from emergency room doctors on how to stay safe.
What are the signs of hypothermia?"Doctors diagnose hypothermia based on body temperature and symptoms, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
"Mild hypothermia — when the body temperature is 89.6 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit (32 to 35 degrees Celsius) — can cause shivering, exhaustion, sleepiness, weak pulse and clumsiness.
"Moderate hypothermia is when the body temperature is between 82.4 and 89.6 F (28 to 32 C). Symptoms include slurred speech, slowed heart rate, hallucinations and decreased shivering.
"At less than 82.4 F (28 C), the body starts shutting down. Signs include loss of reflexes, complete muscle stiffness, fluid in the lungs, coma and death.
"If someone is shivering for a long time, it’s time to get ahead of things and get them somewhere warm, said Dr. Ben Weston, an ER doctor who directs health policy for the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management.
"If someone is confused or showing more severe signs, call 911 right away, he said.
"Recognize that the cold can sneak up on you
"Some of the most dangerous situations happen when the temperature is low for a long time, even 30 to 40 F (minus-1 to 4 C), but not obviously arctic, Weston said.
"In these situations, long-term cold exposure taxes the body, driving up blood pressure and working the heart.
"Shivering, a normal response to cold, is a workout for your body, Weston said. Doing so for hours can lead to physical exhaustion — and older adults or people with other health issues are at higher risk.
" 'That additional stress and strain on the body and energy production can really push people to the limit,' Weston said.
"People might not realize they need help, or think to move into a different room or add layers.
" 'You think you’re going to be OK with a sweatshirt and sweatpants and it kind of creeps up on people,' he said.
Stay hydrated with water and nonalcoholic warm drinks
"Doctors note that it can be hard to tell when you’re dehydrated in cold weather, and being near a heater can further cause dehydration.
"Staying hydrated helps the body stay warm, though, so they advise to keep drinking water.
"Alcohol impairs the body’s ability to deal with cold, said Dr. Abhi Mehrotra, a University of North Carolina emergency medicine physician. It also can make you feel warmer than you actually are, Weston said, and affect your judgment.
Layer up and stay dry
"Layering in the cold weather is key to helping the body trap heat.
"The North Carolina Department of Emergency Management suggests wearing warm, loose-fitting, lightweight clothing in many layers that are easy to add or remove. It also recommends covering your mouth with scarves to protect the lungs from directly breathing in extremely cold air.
"You lose the most heat from your head, hands and feet, Weston said, so make sure to cover those. While some online posts have shown people wearing latex gloves under their winter gloves for extra warmth, Weston said this is not ideal because it traps moisture and isn’t breathable.
"Be wary of internet hacks like putting cayenne pepper in your socks. The pepper actually irritates the skin and the tingling it causes can mask frostbite symptoms, Weston said.
"Your body loses heat through evaporation, so one of the most important things is to make sure you’re dry at all times. Dry socks are one of the most important things to have on, Weston said.
Find a warm room and be careful of heat sources
"Weston and Mehrotra recommended finding smaller spaces to contain heat.
"That could mean closing all the doors in the house and keeping a heater in one room, as Weston recommends. Mehrotra suggested you could even pitch a tent indoors or get into a sleeping bag to create an even more confined space to trap body heat.
"Both said one of the biggest things is to be safe with heat sources. Keep them away from flammable items. Do not use gas stoves, ovens or bring carbon monoxide -emitting heat sources indoors.
"Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that is one of the most common killers of people during cold snaps.
"If anyone in the home has symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, such as nausea and headaches, get outside to fresh air, Mehrotra said.
Check on your neighbors
"Young children, older adults and people with chronic health conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure are the most at risk when it’s cold, Mehrotra said.
"Above all, the doctors said community awareness is key during dangerous cold spells. Many don’t realize they need help until someone asks.
" 'Check on your neighbors,' Mehrotra said. 'You don’t know how people are doing.' "
#ArcticBlast #ExtremeCold #PowerFailures #WinterWeather #ColdWeather #StayWarm #Hypothermia #CheckOnYourNeighbors
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It’s freezing cold and you’ve lost power. Here’s what emergency doctors want you to do
By DEVI SHASTRI
Updated 4:34 PM EST, January 30, 2026MILWAUKEE (AP) — "Freezing temperatures and long-term power outages can quickly create dangerous health situations.
"Even at seemingly routine winter temperatures, the cold can exhaust the body and overwork the heart over time. The indoor risk of hypothermia and frostbite are especially a concern in areas where the infrastructure isn’t built for wintry weather and people aren’t as used to it.
"Here are tips from emergency room doctors on how to stay safe.
What are the signs of hypothermia?"Doctors diagnose hypothermia based on body temperature and symptoms, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
"Mild hypothermia — when the body temperature is 89.6 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit (32 to 35 degrees Celsius) — can cause shivering, exhaustion, sleepiness, weak pulse and clumsiness.
"Moderate hypothermia is when the body temperature is between 82.4 and 89.6 F (28 to 32 C). Symptoms include slurred speech, slowed heart rate, hallucinations and decreased shivering.
"At less than 82.4 F (28 C), the body starts shutting down. Signs include loss of reflexes, complete muscle stiffness, fluid in the lungs, coma and death.
"If someone is shivering for a long time, it’s time to get ahead of things and get them somewhere warm, said Dr. Ben Weston, an ER doctor who directs health policy for the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management.
"If someone is confused or showing more severe signs, call 911 right away, he said.
"Recognize that the cold can sneak up on you
"Some of the most dangerous situations happen when the temperature is low for a long time, even 30 to 40 F (minus-1 to 4 C), but not obviously arctic, Weston said.
"In these situations, long-term cold exposure taxes the body, driving up blood pressure and working the heart.
"Shivering, a normal response to cold, is a workout for your body, Weston said. Doing so for hours can lead to physical exhaustion — and older adults or people with other health issues are at higher risk.
" 'That additional stress and strain on the body and energy production can really push people to the limit,' Weston said.
"People might not realize they need help, or think to move into a different room or add layers.
" 'You think you’re going to be OK with a sweatshirt and sweatpants and it kind of creeps up on people,' he said.
Stay hydrated with water and nonalcoholic warm drinks
"Doctors note that it can be hard to tell when you’re dehydrated in cold weather, and being near a heater can further cause dehydration.
"Staying hydrated helps the body stay warm, though, so they advise to keep drinking water.
"Alcohol impairs the body’s ability to deal with cold, said Dr. Abhi Mehrotra, a University of North Carolina emergency medicine physician. It also can make you feel warmer than you actually are, Weston said, and affect your judgment.
Layer up and stay dry
"Layering in the cold weather is key to helping the body trap heat.
"The North Carolina Department of Emergency Management suggests wearing warm, loose-fitting, lightweight clothing in many layers that are easy to add or remove. It also recommends covering your mouth with scarves to protect the lungs from directly breathing in extremely cold air.
"You lose the most heat from your head, hands and feet, Weston said, so make sure to cover those. While some online posts have shown people wearing latex gloves under their winter gloves for extra warmth, Weston said this is not ideal because it traps moisture and isn’t breathable.
"Be wary of internet hacks like putting cayenne pepper in your socks. The pepper actually irritates the skin and the tingling it causes can mask frostbite symptoms, Weston said.
"Your body loses heat through evaporation, so one of the most important things is to make sure you’re dry at all times. Dry socks are one of the most important things to have on, Weston said.
Find a warm room and be careful of heat sources
"Weston and Mehrotra recommended finding smaller spaces to contain heat.
"That could mean closing all the doors in the house and keeping a heater in one room, as Weston recommends. Mehrotra suggested you could even pitch a tent indoors or get into a sleeping bag to create an even more confined space to trap body heat.
"Both said one of the biggest things is to be safe with heat sources. Keep them away from flammable items. Do not use gas stoves, ovens or bring carbon monoxide -emitting heat sources indoors.
"Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that is one of the most common killers of people during cold snaps.
"If anyone in the home has symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, such as nausea and headaches, get outside to fresh air, Mehrotra said.
Check on your neighbors
"Young children, older adults and people with chronic health conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure are the most at risk when it’s cold, Mehrotra said.
"Above all, the doctors said community awareness is key during dangerous cold spells. Many don’t realize they need help until someone asks.
" 'Check on your neighbors,' Mehrotra said. 'You don’t know how people are doing.' "
#ArcticBlast #ExtremeCold #PowerFailures #WinterWeather #ColdWeather #StayWarm #Hypothermia #CheckOnYourNeighbors
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It’s freezing cold and you’ve lost power. Here’s what emergency doctors want you to do
By DEVI SHASTRI
Updated 4:34 PM EST, January 30, 2026MILWAUKEE (AP) — "Freezing temperatures and long-term power outages can quickly create dangerous health situations.
"Even at seemingly routine winter temperatures, the cold can exhaust the body and overwork the heart over time. The indoor risk of hypothermia and frostbite are especially a concern in areas where the infrastructure isn’t built for wintry weather and people aren’t as used to it.
"Here are tips from emergency room doctors on how to stay safe.
What are the signs of hypothermia?"Doctors diagnose hypothermia based on body temperature and symptoms, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
"Mild hypothermia — when the body temperature is 89.6 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit (32 to 35 degrees Celsius) — can cause shivering, exhaustion, sleepiness, weak pulse and clumsiness.
"Moderate hypothermia is when the body temperature is between 82.4 and 89.6 F (28 to 32 C). Symptoms include slurred speech, slowed heart rate, hallucinations and decreased shivering.
"At less than 82.4 F (28 C), the body starts shutting down. Signs include loss of reflexes, complete muscle stiffness, fluid in the lungs, coma and death.
"If someone is shivering for a long time, it’s time to get ahead of things and get them somewhere warm, said Dr. Ben Weston, an ER doctor who directs health policy for the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management.
"If someone is confused or showing more severe signs, call 911 right away, he said.
"Recognize that the cold can sneak up on you
"Some of the most dangerous situations happen when the temperature is low for a long time, even 30 to 40 F (minus-1 to 4 C), but not obviously arctic, Weston said.
"In these situations, long-term cold exposure taxes the body, driving up blood pressure and working the heart.
"Shivering, a normal response to cold, is a workout for your body, Weston said. Doing so for hours can lead to physical exhaustion — and older adults or people with other health issues are at higher risk.
" 'That additional stress and strain on the body and energy production can really push people to the limit,' Weston said.
"People might not realize they need help, or think to move into a different room or add layers.
" 'You think you’re going to be OK with a sweatshirt and sweatpants and it kind of creeps up on people,' he said.
Stay hydrated with water and nonalcoholic warm drinks
"Doctors note that it can be hard to tell when you’re dehydrated in cold weather, and being near a heater can further cause dehydration.
"Staying hydrated helps the body stay warm, though, so they advise to keep drinking water.
"Alcohol impairs the body’s ability to deal with cold, said Dr. Abhi Mehrotra, a University of North Carolina emergency medicine physician. It also can make you feel warmer than you actually are, Weston said, and affect your judgment.
Layer up and stay dry
"Layering in the cold weather is key to helping the body trap heat.
"The North Carolina Department of Emergency Management suggests wearing warm, loose-fitting, lightweight clothing in many layers that are easy to add or remove. It also recommends covering your mouth with scarves to protect the lungs from directly breathing in extremely cold air.
"You lose the most heat from your head, hands and feet, Weston said, so make sure to cover those. While some online posts have shown people wearing latex gloves under their winter gloves for extra warmth, Weston said this is not ideal because it traps moisture and isn’t breathable.
"Be wary of internet hacks like putting cayenne pepper in your socks. The pepper actually irritates the skin and the tingling it causes can mask frostbite symptoms, Weston said.
"Your body loses heat through evaporation, so one of the most important things is to make sure you’re dry at all times. Dry socks are one of the most important things to have on, Weston said.
Find a warm room and be careful of heat sources
"Weston and Mehrotra recommended finding smaller spaces to contain heat.
"That could mean closing all the doors in the house and keeping a heater in one room, as Weston recommends. Mehrotra suggested you could even pitch a tent indoors or get into a sleeping bag to create an even more confined space to trap body heat.
"Both said one of the biggest things is to be safe with heat sources. Keep them away from flammable items. Do not use gas stoves, ovens or bring carbon monoxide -emitting heat sources indoors.
"Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that is one of the most common killers of people during cold snaps.
"If anyone in the home has symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, such as nausea and headaches, get outside to fresh air, Mehrotra said.
Check on your neighbors
"Young children, older adults and people with chronic health conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure are the most at risk when it’s cold, Mehrotra said.
"Above all, the doctors said community awareness is key during dangerous cold spells. Many don’t realize they need help until someone asks.
" 'Check on your neighbors,' Mehrotra said. 'You don’t know how people are doing.' "
#ArcticBlast #ExtremeCold #PowerFailures #WinterWeather #ColdWeather #StayWarm #Hypothermia #CheckOnYourNeighbors
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It’s freezing cold and you’ve lost power. Here’s what emergency doctors want you to do
By DEVI SHASTRI
Updated 4:34 PM EST, January 30, 2026MILWAUKEE (AP) — "Freezing temperatures and long-term power outages can quickly create dangerous health situations.
"Even at seemingly routine winter temperatures, the cold can exhaust the body and overwork the heart over time. The indoor risk of hypothermia and frostbite are especially a concern in areas where the infrastructure isn’t built for wintry weather and people aren’t as used to it.
"Here are tips from emergency room doctors on how to stay safe.
What are the signs of hypothermia?"Doctors diagnose hypothermia based on body temperature and symptoms, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
"Mild hypothermia — when the body temperature is 89.6 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit (32 to 35 degrees Celsius) — can cause shivering, exhaustion, sleepiness, weak pulse and clumsiness.
"Moderate hypothermia is when the body temperature is between 82.4 and 89.6 F (28 to 32 C). Symptoms include slurred speech, slowed heart rate, hallucinations and decreased shivering.
"At less than 82.4 F (28 C), the body starts shutting down. Signs include loss of reflexes, complete muscle stiffness, fluid in the lungs, coma and death.
"If someone is shivering for a long time, it’s time to get ahead of things and get them somewhere warm, said Dr. Ben Weston, an ER doctor who directs health policy for the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management.
"If someone is confused or showing more severe signs, call 911 right away, he said.
"Recognize that the cold can sneak up on you
"Some of the most dangerous situations happen when the temperature is low for a long time, even 30 to 40 F (minus-1 to 4 C), but not obviously arctic, Weston said.
"In these situations, long-term cold exposure taxes the body, driving up blood pressure and working the heart.
"Shivering, a normal response to cold, is a workout for your body, Weston said. Doing so for hours can lead to physical exhaustion — and older adults or people with other health issues are at higher risk.
" 'That additional stress and strain on the body and energy production can really push people to the limit,' Weston said.
"People might not realize they need help, or think to move into a different room or add layers.
" 'You think you’re going to be OK with a sweatshirt and sweatpants and it kind of creeps up on people,' he said.
Stay hydrated with water and nonalcoholic warm drinks
"Doctors note that it can be hard to tell when you’re dehydrated in cold weather, and being near a heater can further cause dehydration.
"Staying hydrated helps the body stay warm, though, so they advise to keep drinking water.
"Alcohol impairs the body’s ability to deal with cold, said Dr. Abhi Mehrotra, a University of North Carolina emergency medicine physician. It also can make you feel warmer than you actually are, Weston said, and affect your judgment.
Layer up and stay dry
"Layering in the cold weather is key to helping the body trap heat.
"The North Carolina Department of Emergency Management suggests wearing warm, loose-fitting, lightweight clothing in many layers that are easy to add or remove. It also recommends covering your mouth with scarves to protect the lungs from directly breathing in extremely cold air.
"You lose the most heat from your head, hands and feet, Weston said, so make sure to cover those. While some online posts have shown people wearing latex gloves under their winter gloves for extra warmth, Weston said this is not ideal because it traps moisture and isn’t breathable.
"Be wary of internet hacks like putting cayenne pepper in your socks. The pepper actually irritates the skin and the tingling it causes can mask frostbite symptoms, Weston said.
"Your body loses heat through evaporation, so one of the most important things is to make sure you’re dry at all times. Dry socks are one of the most important things to have on, Weston said.
Find a warm room and be careful of heat sources
"Weston and Mehrotra recommended finding smaller spaces to contain heat.
"That could mean closing all the doors in the house and keeping a heater in one room, as Weston recommends. Mehrotra suggested you could even pitch a tent indoors or get into a sleeping bag to create an even more confined space to trap body heat.
"Both said one of the biggest things is to be safe with heat sources. Keep them away from flammable items. Do not use gas stoves, ovens or bring carbon monoxide -emitting heat sources indoors.
"Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that is one of the most common killers of people during cold snaps.
"If anyone in the home has symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, such as nausea and headaches, get outside to fresh air, Mehrotra said.
Check on your neighbors
"Young children, older adults and people with chronic health conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure are the most at risk when it’s cold, Mehrotra said.
"Above all, the doctors said community awareness is key during dangerous cold spells. Many don’t realize they need help until someone asks.
" 'Check on your neighbors,' Mehrotra said. 'You don’t know how people are doing.' "
#ArcticBlast #ExtremeCold #PowerFailures #WinterWeather #ColdWeather #StayWarm #Hypothermia #CheckOnYourNeighbors
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How cold was it? This cold!
Coast Guard breaks up ice in Hudson River, NY Harbor as NYC Ferry remains suspended
By Andrew Giambrone
Published Jan 30, 2026 at 8:26 a.m. ETExcerpt: "Officials said all ports in the Coast Guard's New York area sector are currently open.
"New York City Ferry service, however, remained suspended Friday because of the icy conditions in local waterways."
#FrigidTemps #ArcticBlast #PolarVortex #NYWx #NYC #ExtremeCold
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How cold was it? This cold!
Coast Guard breaks up ice in Hudson River, NY Harbor as NYC Ferry remains suspended
By Andrew Giambrone
Published Jan 30, 2026 at 8:26 a.m. ETExcerpt: "Officials said all ports in the Coast Guard's New York area sector are currently open.
"New York City Ferry service, however, remained suspended Friday because of the icy conditions in local waterways."
#FrigidTemps #ArcticBlast #PolarVortex #NYWx #NYC #ExtremeCold
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How cold was it? This cold!
Coast Guard breaks up ice in Hudson River, NY Harbor as NYC Ferry remains suspended
By Andrew Giambrone
Published Jan 30, 2026 at 8:26 a.m. ETExcerpt: "Officials said all ports in the Coast Guard's New York area sector are currently open.
"New York City Ferry service, however, remained suspended Friday because of the icy conditions in local waterways."
#FrigidTemps #ArcticBlast #PolarVortex #NYWx #NYC #ExtremeCold
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How cold was it? This cold!
Coast Guard breaks up ice in Hudson River, NY Harbor as NYC Ferry remains suspended
By Andrew Giambrone
Published Jan 30, 2026 at 8:26 a.m. ETExcerpt: "Officials said all ports in the Coast Guard's New York area sector are currently open.
"New York City Ferry service, however, remained suspended Friday because of the icy conditions in local waterways."
#FrigidTemps #ArcticBlast #PolarVortex #NYWx #NYC #ExtremeCold
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How cold was it? This cold!
Coast Guard breaks up ice in Hudson River, NY Harbor as NYC Ferry remains suspended
By Andrew Giambrone
Published Jan 30, 2026 at 8:26 a.m. ETExcerpt: "Officials said all ports in the Coast Guard's New York area sector are currently open.
"New York City Ferry service, however, remained suspended Friday because of the icy conditions in local waterways."
#FrigidTemps #ArcticBlast #PolarVortex #NYWx #NYC #ExtremeCold
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SmallRig Made a Freeze-Proof Battery to Power a Camera in -40 Degrees https://petapixel.com/2026/01/30/smallrig-made-a-freeze-proof-battery-to-power-a-camera-in-40-degrees/ #extremecold #sonynpf970 #Equipment #smallrig #battery #News #cold
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Dozens confirmed dead as #extremecold continues to grip large part of #US.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/winter-storm-extreme-cold-deaths/
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Thompson, MB True northern winter in Thompson! ❄️ A high of -19°C with breezy conditions. It’s dry and cold, typical for late January. If you’re working outdoors, take frequent breaks to warm up.
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Thompson, MB True northern winter in Thompson! ❄️ A high of -19°C with breezy conditions. It’s dry and cold, typical for late January. If you’re working outdoors, take frequent breaks to warm up.
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Thompson, MB True northern winter in Thompson! ❄️ A high of -19°C with breezy conditions. It’s dry and cold, typical for late January. If you’re working outdoors, take frequent breaks to warm up.
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Thompson, MB True northern winter in Thompson! ❄️ A high of -19°C with breezy conditions. It’s dry and cold, typical for late January. If you’re working outdoors, take frequent breaks to warm up.
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Thompson, MB True northern winter in Thompson! ❄️ A high of -19°C with breezy conditions. It’s dry and cold, typical for late January. If you’re working outdoors, take frequent breaks to warm up.
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"Gasherbrum1(8080m)"
"Gashe" means "Beautiful" and "Brum" mean"Wall"is also known the Hidden Peak. It is the 11th highest peak of the world. It is a famous destination of high-altitude mountaineering.
#Adventure #Gashebrum #Challenging #HarshWeather #Mountainering #Vibes #Trekking #ExtremeCold #Photography #HiddenGem #PureNature #amazingworld #SilentEnvironment #MountainView #glaciers #snowcapedmountain
#PromotePeace #FriendShipTravel
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"Gasherbrum1(8080m)"
"Gashe" means "Beautiful" and "Brum" mean"Wall"is also known the Hidden Peak. It is the 11th highest peak of the world. It is a famous destination of high-altitude mountaineering.
#Adventure #Gashebrum #Challenging #HarshWeather #Mountainering #Vibes #Trekking #ExtremeCold #Photography #HiddenGem #PureNature #amazingworld #SilentEnvironment #MountainView #glaciers #snowcapedmountain
#PromotePeace #FriendShipTravel
#beautifullandscape #FreshnessOfSoul #mastodonsocial -
"Gasherbrum1(8080m)"
"Gashe" means "Beautiful" and "Brum" mean"Wall"is also known the Hidden Peak. It is the 11th highest peak of the world. It is a famous destination of high-altitude mountaineering.
#Adventure #Gashebrum #Challenging #HarshWeather #Mountainering #Vibes #Trekking #ExtremeCold #Photography #HiddenGem #PureNature #amazingworld #SilentEnvironment #MountainView #glaciers #snowcapedmountain
#PromotePeace #FriendShipTravel
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Trump Chides “Environmental Insurrectionists” in False Claims About Extreme Cold
“WHATEVER HAPPENED TO GLOBAL WARMING?” Trump asked in a recent Truth Social post. -
US NWS: "Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. "
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US winter storm chaos: Snow, ice and freezing temperatures claim more than 30 lives https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/world/death-us-winter-storm-snow-ice-power-outages-t90k4h51?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #USWinterStorm #ExtremeCold #SnowAndIce #PowerOutages
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Our overnight temperature (interior #YorkCounty #Maine) was -10°F / -23.33°C. Not a record, but it was pretty damn cold!
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Our overnight temperature (interior #YorkCounty #Maine) was -10°F / -23.33°C. Not a record, but it was pretty damn cold!
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Our overnight temperature (interior #YorkCounty #Maine) was -10°F / -23.33°C. Not a record, but it was pretty damn cold!
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Our overnight temperature (interior #YorkCounty #Maine) was -10°F / -23.33°C. Not a record, but it was pretty damn cold!
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Our overnight temperature (interior #YorkCounty #Maine) was -10°F / -23.33°C. Not a record, but it was pretty damn cold!
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I just heard back from a relative in #SouthCarolina. Lights are still on, but it's 25°F / -3.89°C ! Very unusual for that area!
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I just heard back from a relative in #SouthCarolina. Lights are still on, but it's 25°F / -3.89°C ! Very unusual for that area!
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I just heard back from a relative in #SouthCarolina. Lights are still on, but it's 25°F / -3.89°C ! Very unusual for that area!
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I just heard back from a relative in #SouthCarolina. Lights are still on, but it's 25°F / -3.89°C ! Very unusual for that area!
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I just heard back from a relative in #SouthCarolina. Lights are still on, but it's 25°F / -3.89°C ! Very unusual for that area!
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#Wisconsin - #Milwaukee adds an emergency #WarmingShelter amid extreme cold
by Maia Pandey, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Fri, January 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST"Amid extreme cold, the City and County of Milwaukee are opening up an emergency warming shelter on Friday, Jan. 23.
"The newest shelter is at Washington Park Senior Center, 4420 W. Vliet St., and will be open until noon on Saturday, Jan. 24. That's in addition to seven warming shelters already open citywide, several of which have expanded their hours as the city sees -40 degree wind chills.
"With the wind chills posing significant risk of frostbite and hypothermia, it will be unsafe to be outside for even minutes at a time, health officials say.
Advertisement"Here's where to go if you're in need of shelter Friday:
Where are Milwaukee's warming shelters?
Here are the updated hours and locations of Milwaukee's warming shelters:
Guest House of Milwaukee (men only): 1216 N. 13th St., open all day Jan. 23 and until noon on Jan. 24 and 25. Capacity for 40 single men. Contact shelter at (414) 424-1271.
Joy House (women and families): 818 N. 19th St., open 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily. Capacity for five single women and five families. . Call 414-344-3774 before arriving.
Milwaukee Rescue Mission (men only): 830 N. 19th St., open 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily. Capacity for 30 single men. Call 414-935-0240 before arriving.
Repairers of the Breach (single adults only): 1335 W. Vliet St., open all day on Jan. 23 and 24. Capacity for 35 single men and 15 single women. Contact shelter at (414) 934-9305.
St. Vincent de Paul: 931 W. Madison St., open from 11 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. on Jan. 23 and 25. Contact shelter at (414) 649-9555.
Unity Lutheran Church (single adults only): 1025 E. Oklahoma Ave., open all day Jan. 23 and until noon on Jan. 24 and 25. Contact shelter at (414) 424-1268.
St. Benedict the Moor Parish: 930 W. State St., open for 24 hours a day until Jan. 26. Overnight accommodations will be available for 50 single men and 20 single women.
Washington Park Senior Center: 4420 W. Vliet St., open until Jan. 24 at 12 p.m.
Which city and county services are paused Friday?
City-operated buildings will remain open Friday, but non-emergency work will be paused for the day, including garbage and recycling pick-up, according to a news release from the Milwaukee Health Department and the Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services..
For the county, the Milwaukee County Courthouse, Marcia P. Coggs Health and Human Services Center, community centers and senior centers will all remain open as scheduled.
However, outdoor activities at Milwaukee County Parks will be closed, and some county services, such as the Congregate Dining program and Meals on Wheels, may be disrupted by the weather."
Source:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/milwaukee-adds-emergency-warming-shelter-170037377.html#WarmingSheltersInWisconsin #WarmingSheltersInMilwaukee #EmergencyShelters #ExtremeCold #OvernightShelters #Unhoused #Houseless #Homeless
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#Wisconsin - #Milwaukee adds an emergency #WarmingShelter amid extreme cold
by Maia Pandey, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Fri, January 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST"Amid extreme cold, the City and County of Milwaukee are opening up an emergency warming shelter on Friday, Jan. 23.
"The newest shelter is at Washington Park Senior Center, 4420 W. Vliet St., and will be open until noon on Saturday, Jan. 24. That's in addition to seven warming shelters already open citywide, several of which have expanded their hours as the city sees -40 degree wind chills.
"With the wind chills posing significant risk of frostbite and hypothermia, it will be unsafe to be outside for even minutes at a time, health officials say.
Advertisement"Here's where to go if you're in need of shelter Friday:
Where are Milwaukee's warming shelters?
Here are the updated hours and locations of Milwaukee's warming shelters:
Guest House of Milwaukee (men only): 1216 N. 13th St., open all day Jan. 23 and until noon on Jan. 24 and 25. Capacity for 40 single men. Contact shelter at (414) 424-1271.
Joy House (women and families): 818 N. 19th St., open 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily. Capacity for five single women and five families. . Call 414-344-3774 before arriving.
Milwaukee Rescue Mission (men only): 830 N. 19th St., open 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily. Capacity for 30 single men. Call 414-935-0240 before arriving.
Repairers of the Breach (single adults only): 1335 W. Vliet St., open all day on Jan. 23 and 24. Capacity for 35 single men and 15 single women. Contact shelter at (414) 934-9305.
St. Vincent de Paul: 931 W. Madison St., open from 11 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. on Jan. 23 and 25. Contact shelter at (414) 649-9555.
Unity Lutheran Church (single adults only): 1025 E. Oklahoma Ave., open all day Jan. 23 and until noon on Jan. 24 and 25. Contact shelter at (414) 424-1268.
St. Benedict the Moor Parish: 930 W. State St., open for 24 hours a day until Jan. 26. Overnight accommodations will be available for 50 single men and 20 single women.
Washington Park Senior Center: 4420 W. Vliet St., open until Jan. 24 at 12 p.m.
Which city and county services are paused Friday?
City-operated buildings will remain open Friday, but non-emergency work will be paused for the day, including garbage and recycling pick-up, according to a news release from the Milwaukee Health Department and the Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services..
For the county, the Milwaukee County Courthouse, Marcia P. Coggs Health and Human Services Center, community centers and senior centers will all remain open as scheduled.
However, outdoor activities at Milwaukee County Parks will be closed, and some county services, such as the Congregate Dining program and Meals on Wheels, may be disrupted by the weather."
Source:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/milwaukee-adds-emergency-warming-shelter-170037377.html#WarmingSheltersInWisconsin #WarmingSheltersInMilwaukee #EmergencyShelters #ExtremeCold #OvernightShelters #Unhoused #Houseless #Homeless
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#Wisconsin - #Milwaukee adds an emergency #WarmingShelter amid extreme cold
by Maia Pandey, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Fri, January 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST"Amid extreme cold, the City and County of Milwaukee are opening up an emergency warming shelter on Friday, Jan. 23.
"The newest shelter is at Washington Park Senior Center, 4420 W. Vliet St., and will be open until noon on Saturday, Jan. 24. That's in addition to seven warming shelters already open citywide, several of which have expanded their hours as the city sees -40 degree wind chills.
"With the wind chills posing significant risk of frostbite and hypothermia, it will be unsafe to be outside for even minutes at a time, health officials say.
Advertisement"Here's where to go if you're in need of shelter Friday:
Where are Milwaukee's warming shelters?
Here are the updated hours and locations of Milwaukee's warming shelters:
Guest House of Milwaukee (men only): 1216 N. 13th St., open all day Jan. 23 and until noon on Jan. 24 and 25. Capacity for 40 single men. Contact shelter at (414) 424-1271.
Joy House (women and families): 818 N. 19th St., open 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily. Capacity for five single women and five families. . Call 414-344-3774 before arriving.
Milwaukee Rescue Mission (men only): 830 N. 19th St., open 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily. Capacity for 30 single men. Call 414-935-0240 before arriving.
Repairers of the Breach (single adults only): 1335 W. Vliet St., open all day on Jan. 23 and 24. Capacity for 35 single men and 15 single women. Contact shelter at (414) 934-9305.
St. Vincent de Paul: 931 W. Madison St., open from 11 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. on Jan. 23 and 25. Contact shelter at (414) 649-9555.
Unity Lutheran Church (single adults only): 1025 E. Oklahoma Ave., open all day Jan. 23 and until noon on Jan. 24 and 25. Contact shelter at (414) 424-1268.
St. Benedict the Moor Parish: 930 W. State St., open for 24 hours a day until Jan. 26. Overnight accommodations will be available for 50 single men and 20 single women.
Washington Park Senior Center: 4420 W. Vliet St., open until Jan. 24 at 12 p.m.
Which city and county services are paused Friday?
City-operated buildings will remain open Friday, but non-emergency work will be paused for the day, including garbage and recycling pick-up, according to a news release from the Milwaukee Health Department and the Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services..
For the county, the Milwaukee County Courthouse, Marcia P. Coggs Health and Human Services Center, community centers and senior centers will all remain open as scheduled.
However, outdoor activities at Milwaukee County Parks will be closed, and some county services, such as the Congregate Dining program and Meals on Wheels, may be disrupted by the weather."
Source:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/milwaukee-adds-emergency-warming-shelter-170037377.html#WarmingSheltersInWisconsin #WarmingSheltersInMilwaukee #EmergencyShelters #ExtremeCold #OvernightShelters #Unhoused #Houseless #Homeless
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#Wisconsin - #Milwaukee adds an emergency #WarmingShelter amid extreme cold
by Maia Pandey, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Fri, January 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST"Amid extreme cold, the City and County of Milwaukee are opening up an emergency warming shelter on Friday, Jan. 23.
"The newest shelter is at Washington Park Senior Center, 4420 W. Vliet St., and will be open until noon on Saturday, Jan. 24. That's in addition to seven warming shelters already open citywide, several of which have expanded their hours as the city sees -40 degree wind chills.
"With the wind chills posing significant risk of frostbite and hypothermia, it will be unsafe to be outside for even minutes at a time, health officials say.
Advertisement"Here's where to go if you're in need of shelter Friday:
Where are Milwaukee's warming shelters?
Here are the updated hours and locations of Milwaukee's warming shelters:
Guest House of Milwaukee (men only): 1216 N. 13th St., open all day Jan. 23 and until noon on Jan. 24 and 25. Capacity for 40 single men. Contact shelter at (414) 424-1271.
Joy House (women and families): 818 N. 19th St., open 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily. Capacity for five single women and five families. . Call 414-344-3774 before arriving.
Milwaukee Rescue Mission (men only): 830 N. 19th St., open 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily. Capacity for 30 single men. Call 414-935-0240 before arriving.
Repairers of the Breach (single adults only): 1335 W. Vliet St., open all day on Jan. 23 and 24. Capacity for 35 single men and 15 single women. Contact shelter at (414) 934-9305.
St. Vincent de Paul: 931 W. Madison St., open from 11 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. on Jan. 23 and 25. Contact shelter at (414) 649-9555.
Unity Lutheran Church (single adults only): 1025 E. Oklahoma Ave., open all day Jan. 23 and until noon on Jan. 24 and 25. Contact shelter at (414) 424-1268.
St. Benedict the Moor Parish: 930 W. State St., open for 24 hours a day until Jan. 26. Overnight accommodations will be available for 50 single men and 20 single women.
Washington Park Senior Center: 4420 W. Vliet St., open until Jan. 24 at 12 p.m.
Which city and county services are paused Friday?
City-operated buildings will remain open Friday, but non-emergency work will be paused for the day, including garbage and recycling pick-up, according to a news release from the Milwaukee Health Department and the Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services..
For the county, the Milwaukee County Courthouse, Marcia P. Coggs Health and Human Services Center, community centers and senior centers will all remain open as scheduled.
However, outdoor activities at Milwaukee County Parks will be closed, and some county services, such as the Congregate Dining program and Meals on Wheels, may be disrupted by the weather."
Source:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/milwaukee-adds-emergency-warming-shelter-170037377.html#WarmingSheltersInWisconsin #WarmingSheltersInMilwaukee #EmergencyShelters #ExtremeCold #OvernightShelters #Unhoused #Houseless #Homeless