Dangerously Cold Temperatures Grip Dayton

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Dangerously cold wind chills are possible again overnight in Dayton, Ohio, with widespread temperatures below zero and wind chills 10 to 15 below zero through Thursday morning. Frostbite could occur in less than a half hour, and it's important for residents to dress in layers and keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Why it matters

The prolonged period of subzero temperatures and dangerous wind chills poses a significant risk to public health and safety in the Dayton area, with the potential for frostbite and other cold-related injuries. This cold snap may be one of the longest streaks of below-zero temperatures the city has experienced.

The details

Temperatures are expected to remain at or below zero at least through Saturday morning, if not Sunday morning, with a chance for 6-7 days of temperatures dropping below zero. Highs will only reach the teens on Thursday under a mix of sun and clouds. Another system may bring the possibility of additional snowfall early next week, though it may be moisture-starved.

• Overnight, widespread temperatures below zero and wind chills 10 to 15 below zero are expected.
• Thursday morning, one or two areas could see -20 or colder wind chills.
• Temperatures are expected to remain at or below zero at least through Saturday morning, if not Sunday morning.
• Highs will only reach the teens on Thursday.
• Another system may bring the possibility of additional snowfall early next week.