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Millions facing sub-freezing temperatures as Arctic blast grips U.S.

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In much of the country, it was yet another day of record cold — and there is more Arctic air on the way.

Breakdown
  • At least 10 new record low temperatures were set during the Arctic blast
  • Millions face frigid conditions, with wind chills below zero in some areas 9s
  • Virginia's first snowfall led to school closures and delays 19s
  • Washington D.C. issued its first extreme cold alert and halted flights 24s
  • Saranac Lake, NY recorded the coldest temperature at 22 below zero 1m 2s