Extreme Cold Warning in effect for Fond du Lac County and surrounding areas

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Cold Warning to be in effect from Midnight Thursday, January 22, 2026 through Friday, January 23 at 1 p.m.

An Extreme Cold Watch will also be in effect through Saturday morning.

an Extreme Cold Warning means dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below 0 can be expected. Wind chill values this low could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.