Unsecured items like trash cans or holiday decorations could go "tumbling down the street," but no damage to trees or structures is expected.

The Extreme Cold Warning is in effect until noon. Wind chills will remain below zero until Wednesday afternoon.

The Milwaukee area will see light snow all day as the region experiences another round of frigid temperatures. Flurries will move across southern Wisconsin throughout the early morning on Wednesday, followed by light snow showers until 2 or 3 a.

Expect high temperatures to be well above average this week, with temperatures approaching 50 degrees on Thursday.

Milwaukee faced extreme wind chills and a cold weather advisory, with a slight chance of snow and low temperatures forecasted.

An "artic air mass" will be moving into the region from Canada as we head into the weekend, causing temperatures to tumble.

The center at 12th and Vliet is open from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday due to the cold. Nick Tomaro with the Milwaukee Health Department said more than 100 people took advantage of the center on day one. Darnell Bonner said on Sunday, he was rushed to the hospital for hypothermia while waiting for a shelter to open.

Bitterly cold temperatures and wind chills as low as -32F are expected during this period, posing significant health risks, including frostbite and hypothermia.

Several Milwaukee-area services, resources and programs won't be available Tuesday due to the extreme cold. Many area schools, including Milwaukee Public Schools, have also already announced Tuesday closures.

Light snow showers will move across southern Wisconsin until 2 or 3 a.m. on Thursday, amounting to up to two inches of snow.

As wind chills hit dangerous levels, the decision to close schools becomes critical. Kevin Wagner, a lead meteorologist with the National Weather Service, explains how those decisions are made.

Light snow is looking more likely for Wednesday. Most of the snow is expected after the morning commute, but there may be a few slick spots early.