Bitterly cold temperatures settle on Decorah

The National Weather Service is calling it "Life-threatening cold"--wind chills that will likely reach 40 to 50 below zero after midnight Sunday night through Tuesday morning.

Forecasters are predicting a 30 to 40 degree temperature drop betweenSaturday morning and Sunday morning.  Highs on Monday will only top out in theteens below zero.

The Weather Service is passing also several pieces of advice:

--Ensure your pets have warm shelter

-Any exposed pipes need to be insulated toprevent freezing

--Ensure your vehicle is prepared for thecold by filling your gas tank and making sure batteries, antifreeze, washer fluids are working.