Arctic Temperatures Expected to Maintain Grip Across the Region

(KWNO)- Meteorologists with the National Weather Service expect arctic temperatures to stick around the Winona area throughout the week.

Daytime highs are predicted to remain in the single digits, with Tuesday’s high of 11 degrees being the exception. Overnight lows are expected to hover slightly above or dip below zero.

The weather service recorded a record low of 18 below zero at Winona Lock and Dam 5A Sunday morning. That beats the previous record of 17 below zero set in 2007.

That same spot also saw its lowest high on record of 3 above zero, breaking the record of 11 also set in 2007.

Authorities say the cold air puts importance on having a winter survival kit. Winona County Emergency Management Director Ben Klinger said kits should have extra clothes, blankets, hand warmers, high protein food, and water.

“People always forget to stay hydrated and hydration is an important thing to fight hypothermia,” Klinger said.