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Photos and videos: Scenes from the historically cold weather in New England

The high-powered winds impact was felt across Massachusetts, from knocked down trees to power outages. The extreme conditions also created seldom seen phenomena.

Mount Washington’s wind chill was 108 below zero, likely a US record
Wind chill readings at the top of Mount Washington were unbelievably cold on Friday night into Saturday, with the gusts at 90 miles an hour or more.

Maps and charts that show how cold New England got overnight, and what to expect next
An arctic front brought a blast of historic cold to New England, and the extreme weather will continue on Saturday. But temperatures will be in the 40s on Sunday.

Windchill warning in Central and Eastern Mass. in effect as gusts increase
Be prepared for strong winds, with gusts between 35 and 50 miles per hour, and dangerously cold windchill dropping to between 25 and 35 below zero in parts of Massachusetts, forecasters said.

Live weather updates from Boston-area meteorologists

With severe weather in the forecast, here’s a look at what to expect, according to Boston-area meteorologists.

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How to stay warm and safe in a winter power outage

Winter blackouts don't have to be life-threatening. There's a lot you can do to navigate them safely, much of which can be accomplished long before a storm hits.
See where power is out in Mass.

How to prevent pipes from freezing in your home during the extreme cold

Here’s a quick guide on preventing pipes from freezing, and what to do if they freeze amid the cold-front despite your best efforts.

How to safely use a space heater

Use of space heaters is very common, but they account for “vast amounts of civilian deaths and injuries,” according to Boston Fire Commissioner Jack Dempsey. Here are some simple tips that can help you use space heaters safely.

In 2015, Boston was blanketed in snow — and that was only the beginning of a historic run of snowstorms

A massive snowstorm, which some people dubbed a “Snowpocalypse” or a “Snowmaggedon,” was blanketing Boston with 24.4 inches of snow in 2015. More than 30 inches was falling in other parts of the state. And the snowstorms were only starting.

Stuck at home with the power out? Here’s what to do.

Here’s what Massachusetts officials recommend you do if you’re among those without power following a major weather event.

Boston 7-day forecast

todayFebruary 5
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy48 °/37 °
monFebruary 6
Intermittent Clouds
Intermittent clouds48 °/27 °
tuesFebruary 7
Cloudy
Cloudy40 °/34 °
wedFebruary 8
Intermittent Clouds
Intermittent clouds51 °/37 °
thursFebruary 9
Showers
Showers45 °/42 °
friFebruary 10
Partly Sunny
Partly sunny51 °/34 °
satFebruary 11
Showers
Showers40 °/30 °
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Heat kills. Cold kills more.

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Record cold set to arrive overnight, with the windchill most dangerous between Friday night and Saturday morning

The peak cold will occur early Saturday morning. In Boston, there’s no doubt the record low of minus 2 degrees set back in 1896 is going to be shattered.

See current temperatures from towns across New England

As a frigid airmass descends on Massachusetts Friday, we’re tracking how temperatures are plummeting across the state.

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🥶 It’s about to get dangerously cold outside

It's a good day to give every kid two warm baked potatoes to use as hand warmers.

Bitter cold is closing in on Boston. Here’s how to stay safe.

The arctic air sweeping into the region on Friday could bring the coldest snap Boston has experienced in years. You still have time to prepare.

Boston, other Mass. public schools, will close Friday due to dangerously cold weather

Chicopee, Holyoke, Framingham, Springfield, Westfield and Worcester have also canceled classes for Friday.

Frigid temperatures pose threat to homeless residents, Boston officials warn

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu declared a cold emergency and Governor Maura Healey’s office said South Station will stay open overnight this weekend as a last option for people to escape the bitter cold.

Tell us your thoughts about the incoming cold

Now that we’re about halfway through winter, what do you think about the extreme cold temperatures that are moving in?