SARANAC LAKE — Another week, another Arctic outbreak.

A frigid air mass originating over the North Pole has marched southward and will remain anchored over much of eastern North America over the next few days — resulting in dangerously cold conditions locally and for much of the country.

High temperatures are predicted to remain stuck in the single digits for the Tri-Lakes region today and Wednesday, with lows bottoming out around 10 below zero tonight, according to the National Weather Service’s Burlington, Vermont office, which serves the Tri-Lakes region.

The ambient air temperature is only part of the equation. A westerly breeze compounded with the cold air to create considerably lower wind chill values, which provide a more realistic reading to measure how people perceive temperatures to feel.

NWS Burlington issued a cold weather advisory for the Tri-Lakes region — including southern portions of Franklin County and western portions of Essex and Clinton counties, as well as Hamilton County. The office urged people to wear appropriate gear — such as multiple layers, a hat and gloves — and be mindful of how little time it can take for the dangerous impacts of cold to cause injury, even for a region used to the frigid cold.

“The dangerously cold wind chills between 15 below zero and 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes,” the office wrote as part of its advisory.

NWS Burlington provided several other cold-weather safety tips for homes. Those include never using a generator, grill or camp stove indoors, as the devices combined with poor indoor air circulation may lead to carbon monoxide poisoning, which can be fatal.

The office also recommended that people familiarize themselves with their water shut-off valves, in case they need to turn their water off if a pipe bursts as a result of freezing. Being able to do so as quickly as possible can minimize water damage as a result of flooding, and knowing exactly where the valve(s) is/are located is key to an effective response time.

If a homeowner is away or otherwise unable to perform the shut-off if needed during a period of extreme cold, asking a family member or trusted neighbor who will be in or around the home during that time to do so could go a long way to reducing potential damages.

NWS Burlington also recommended keeping pets indoors and checking up on family friends and the elderly during this time. It was a sentiment echoed by Gov. Kathy Hochul in a statement issued Friday.

“These conditions pose an extraordinary risk to anyone who is exposed to the elements or is unable to adequately heat their home,” she said. “I encourage New Yorkers to take precautions to keep themselves and their families safe.”

The press release also asked hikers to re-consider their itineraries this week, especially if they were planning on navigating high terrain or routes that involved water crossings — both of which exacerbate the chance of a cold weather-related injury, either from stronger winds or even colder temperatures at higher elevations or rapid onset of hypothermia if an accidental water submersion were to occur.

“Hikers are advised to temporarily avoid all high-elevation trails as well as trails that cross rivers and streams,” the release stated. “Hikers in the Adirondacks are encouraged to check the Adirondack Backcountry Information webpages (available at tinyurl.com/yc4wtdnn) for updates on trail conditions, seasonal road closures and general recreation information.”

No major snowstorms are expected this week, although outlying portions of lake effect snow bands may clip the area today and later in the week, resulting in scattered snow showers — especially for St. Lawrence County and western portions of Franklin County, such as Tupper Lake — although accumulations are predicted to remain light, generally under a couple of inches. Isolated higher amounts in more persistent snow bands are possible.

Ironically, the cloud cover from the lakes will help to keep nighttime temperatures warmer than they otherwise would fall under clear skies, as the clouds act as an atmospheric blanket of sorts, blocking the relatively warmer air from rising and moving further away from Earth’s surface.

The weather is expected to return to more seasonable conditions for the area — with daytime highs in the upper teens and low 20s — by the end of the week, according to NWS Burlington, as the wind direction gradually oscillates to a more southerly direction, ushering in a period of relative relief.

For more information on cold weather safety tips, visit weather.gov/safety/cold.