Low temperatures across the area Tuesday morning set records in several communities including Salina.

According to the National Weather Service, the coldest temperature was in Salina, where it reached -13. That breaks the previous January 21st record low of -7 set back in 1935.

Wichita also set a record low, while Russell tied its record low.

The agency says this January has been the coldest in 46 years. With temperatures ranging from a frigid 9-11 degrees below average, Wichita, Salina, and Russell are all experiencing their coldest January since 1979.  Normal daily high for mid January is a temperate in the low 40s.

After the cold day on Tuesday, things are expected to be a bit warmer. A high of 40 is expected by Friday.