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BISMARCK, N.D. -- Wind chills dropping to 60 below zero will remain life-threatening to humans and animals through 6 p.m. Monday, the National Weather Service warned.

Ken Simosko, meteorologist for the agency in Bismarck, said dangerous wind chills of 45 below would spread Saturday afternoon and then keep dropping.

“The freeze will be at its worst Sunday night and Monday morning,” he said. “That’s when it peaks.”

“The whole state will feel like 50 to 60 below,” Simosko said. “In terms of hypothermia and frostbite, it could happen in five minutes. Keep your ears, nose and face covered.”

The NWS canceled a blizzard warning and the North Dakota Department of Transportation lifted all no-travel advisories across the state at 7 a.m. Saturday. Interstate 29 from Fargo to Grand Forks was also reopened for motorists early Saturday morning.

Yet, the National Weather Service warned that wind and extremely cold air could result in death if precautions are not taken. Its wind chill warning advised that people also protect pets and livestock.