The white peace flag seems to be waving…Temperatures are improving as the polar vortex recedes from western Wisconsin and we begin to thaw out and get back to life…
Eau Claire businesses were affected as well as those that stayed open saw serious dips in revenue while many shut down. At least 100 businesses or public facilities across the Chippewa Valley closed or changed their hours during the dangerous cold snap.
The bitter cold is impacting furnaces and pipes in Eau Claire homes. Heating and plumbing professionals say they’ve seen an increase in repair calls this week. The most common issues include frozen pipes and furnace failures.
