CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – It’s below freezing all week! The wind chill values are expected to drop down to the negatives fairly often, according to the National Weather Service (NWS), so make sure to layer up!

Here are some tips to help you deal with the freezing weather:

  • Layer up: Try to put together multiple layers of clothing such as scarves, doubling up on pants, doubling up on shirts, and gloves!
  • Cover your head: The majority of your body heat is lost through your head. Try to wear a hat, beanie, or balaclava to keep yourself insulated.
  • Stay dry: Moisture can make you feel colder, so make sure your layers are water proof!
  • Use hand and foot warmers: If you can’t put on any more, warmers are the next best thing!
  • Maintain your car: Keep your car in good working order by checking the battery, antifreeze levels, and tire pressure. Consider using winter tires for better traction on icy roads.
  • Stock Up: Keep a supply of essential items, such as food, water, medications, and heating fuel.

Champaign Forecast

Here’s what to expect each day from the NWS:

MONDAY: Partly sunny, with a high near 14.

MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.

TUESDAY: Sunny and cold, with a high near 4. Wind chill values between -13 and -23. West northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

TUESDAY NIGHT: Increasing clouds, with a low around -1. Wind chill values between -11 and -16. South wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

WEDNESDAY: Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values between -2 and -12. South southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

THURSDAY: Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

FRIDAY: Sunny, with a high near 25. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

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