MWC Daily: Bitter Cold and Dangerous Wind Chills

You'll definitely want to make sure you have an extra blanket on the bed tonight. It is going to be bitterly cold with some areas set to experience dangerous wind chills. 

Meteorologist Rob Carolan tells us there is a 'Wind Chill Warning' in effect for Coos, Grafton, Carroll, Sullivan and Cheshire Counties from 5pm this evening to 10am Thursday morning. There is also a 'Wind Chill Advisory' in effect for the remainder of the state from 5pm this evening until 10am Thursday.

Today's Weather

A mix of sun and clouds, slight chance of a snow shower or two, breezy, high 21...12 in the North Country. Bitter cold tonight, -6 to -22 in the North Country with extremely dangerous wind chills. Check out the five day forecast.

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