The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill advisory Wednesday night through Thursday morning.

The coldest stretch of this arctic outbreak could occur Wednesday night into Thursday and Sunday into Monday. Additional wind chill advisories may eventually be needed for a portion of the area.

There is a chance for accumulating snow Saturday, which could lead to hazardous travel conditions across the area.

From 9 p.m. Wednesday through noon Thursday very cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chills to range from 10 below to 15 below zero.

The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin.

The latest forecast:

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 6 to 13 mph.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -4. Northwest wind around 9 mph.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday: A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

Saturday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.

New Year's Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 17.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 17.