by Brooklynn Brown
Maine is about to see the coldest weekend in the last decade. The temperature for this day and onward will be record-breaking. It is expected to continue to drop throughout today and through the weekend, with -25 degree weather and 30 mph winds. There is a possibility that, hopefully, the weather will return to average temperatures by Sunday.
Some important pieces of advice for this dangerous drop in temperature are…
- Keep your cold water trickling to prevent your pipes from freezing.
- Cover up completely, and leave no open skin for more than 5-10 minutes.
- Keep pets inside, as they can easily get frostbite, so only let them out for 5 minutes max.
- This cold weather will pose a threat to car batteries, have a fully charged vehicle if you must go out.
- Make sure to have extra clothing, snacks, and drinks set aside in preparation.
Some students are especially concerned about their pets. One student is worried about her pets staying outside for too long and getting too cold, and is also worried about the water freezing and having to leave her house in this freezing weather. Many other students, including myself, share these concerns as well. With that being said, bundle up and strap yourselves in for a record-breaking freeze, and stay safe!