At 2:42 a.m. on Thursday, the National Weather Service issued an updated cold weather advisory that was in effect from noon until Friday noon for the Central Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor, the Upper Hood River Valley, the West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 feet, and the West Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor.
“Dangerously cold wind chills (‘feels like’) as low as zero degrees Fahrenheit expected,” according to the weather agency.
According to the weather service, “if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures, frostbite and hypothermia will occur.” “The victim frequently doesn’t recognize hypothermia, or a rapid drop in body temperature, until it’s too late. At these temperatures, frostbite can quickly develop on exposed skin. Make careful to wear clothing appropriate for extremely cold temperatures if you must go outside. The easiest approach to stay warm in extremely cold weather is to wear multiple layers of clothing, such as outdoor jackets and pants, to assist prevent hypothermia and/or frostbite. Among these are a cap, gloves, a winter jacket, a face mask, thicker socks, and footwear appropriate for cold climates. Warmers for the hands and feet are also advised. The easiest approach to stay warm in extremely cold weather is to wear multiple layers of clothing, such as outdoor jackets and pants, to assist prevent hypothermia and/or frostbite. Among these are a cap, gloves, a winter jacket, a face mask, thicker socks, and footwear appropriate for cold climates. Warmers for the hands and feet are also advised. Within 30 minutes, hypothermia may develop. Recreation in the backcountry is not recommended. To avoid frostbite and/or hypothermia, anyone preparing to go outside should exercise common sense and dress appropriately, covering any exposed skin. Avoid staying outside in damp weather as this can make it more likely that the body will cool down and become hypothermic.
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.
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