Cold Weather & Closing Information

Mansfield Weather : WIND CHILL ALERT UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON AT 4PM.

Thursday : Bitterly cold. Blue Skies and Sunshine. Temperatures will remain below 0, until afternoon. High 7F. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph.Creating a Wind Chill of -20 to -25 degrees.

EXPOSED SKIN IS SUBJECT TO FROSTBITE IN JUST A FEW MINTUTES. MAKE SURE YOU WEAR A THICK HAT AND INSULATED GLOVES. 

Check The School Closing and Delay List

Weather Relalted

Due to the extreme cold weather temperatures, Mansfield Municipal Court and Clerk of Court will be CLOSED Thursday, January 31. Scheduled Court hearings and Probation appointments for Thursday are moved to Friday, at the same time. The Violation’s Desk will be open from 9 am to 2 pm on Thursday. We will reopen on Friday.

Warming Center Available in Mansfield . At The Salvation Army Dewald Center, 47 South Main Street, Welcoming those who need shelter through Friday, February 1st.

Warming Center Available in Ashland. At Trinity Lutheran Church, 508 Center Street, 8am to 5pm. The Salvation Army Kroc Center, 527 E. Liberty Street, 7:30am to 7pm. And the Ashland County Service Center, 1763 State Route 60, is open 8am to 4pm.

Bitter Cold Could Cause Costly Damage

Car Trouble:

“If your battery is 3 or more years old, it is more susceptible to failure during the upcoming weather event,” said Brian Rex, director, Emergency Services Network for AAA Ohio Auto Club. Motorists can also keep a can of lock deicer handy, somewhere outside of their vehicle, in case their locks freeze. If you do need roadside assistance during this week’s cold snap, it may take help longer to get to you. That’s why it’s important to pack an emergency roadside kit that includes: Jumper cables, blankets and extra clothes to stay warm, flashlight and extra batteries, an ice scraper, safety reflectors, a shovel, a first aid kit, a simple tool kit, water and non-perishable food, and a mobile phone to call for help.

Bursting Pipes:

Bitter cold temperatures can also cause pipes to freeze and burst. Pipes on exterior walls are especially susceptible. AAA Ohio Auto Club Insurance Agency urges Ohioans to take the following precautions to protect their pipes.

•Open cabinets to let the heat from the home circulate around the pipes

•Let the water drip from the faucet

•Keep thermostat at 55 degrees or higher

•Seal gaps around pipes that allow the cold air inside

•Insulate pipes in your home’s crawl spaces and attic.