Frigid Blast Hitting Plum and Oakmont

Sure, the snowy view may look pretty from your window, but make sure to bundle up before you step outside. The temperatures are expected to dip dangerously low again.

Plum School District responded by calling for a two-hour delay Wednesday and Thursday mornings because of the frigid temperatures.

The National Weather Service in Moon expected another night and of arctic cold and is predicting a freezing Thursday morning.

Meteorologists predict wind chill values as low as negative 11 degrees.

On Thursday, the high temperature will be near 17 degrees, with wind chill values as low as negative nine degrees. Wind gusts as high as 21 mph will contribute to those wind chills.

Dr. Jaime Mullin, of , said when the temperature drops below ten degrees, the risk for cold weather injuries increase. She noticed more patients coming to the hospital with frost bite and pulmonary symptoms on Wednesday. 

Those who are most at risk in these frigid temperatures are children, the elderly and people with medical conditions. 

"You should have children cover their faces," Dr. Mullin said. "It's possible to get frost bit cheeks, and lips as well. That's why you heard about so many school delays [Wednesday]."

Dr. Mullin said elderly people should avoid going outside in the freezing, cold temperatures. 

"If you need to shovel, get someone to do it for you," Dr. Mullin said, advising senior citizens.

It is also smart to check on any elderly neighbors you have. Often times, the elderly will not adequately heat their homes because of financial concerns. Make sure homes are warm enough, make sure space heaters are properly set up and check the carbon monoxide detectors, especially if the residents are using a generator for heat.

Another group of people Dr. Mullin said the weather is bad for are patients with lung disease. The cold can aggravate symptoms.

"Just bundle, bundle," Dr. Mullin said. "Keep warm, make sure you wear layers."

Dr. Mullin said it's best to wear two sets of gloves, make sure the top gloves are water resistant. For your feet, Dr. Mullin suggested wearing one pair of thick, wool socks underneath boots. Double-socking can worsen frost bite symptoms.