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Temperatures plunge Thursday afternoon ahead of arctic chill
The region is entering its coldest period in several years as arctic air pours south, driving temperatures well below zero and pushing wind chills into dangerous territory.
Dangerous cold moving in making for the coldest temps of winter
After the snowfall comes the coldest air of winter. Extreme cold settles in tonight into the weekend with dangerous wind chills tonight into Friday. 
Arctic outbreak on the way: What it means and how to prepare
Extreme cold warnings and watches are in effect across parts of the region as an arctic air outbreak brings dangerous wind chills capable of causing frostbite on exposed skin within minutes. How to best prepare for the incoming cold.
Another round of light snow followed by the coldest air of winter
Wednesday will be closer to normal with highs in the 20s. We get another round of midday and afternoon snow showers followed by the coldest air mass of winter. 
Next clipper system delivers more snow followed by the coldest air of winter
It’s another cold start, but it won’t be as cold Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday. More snow showers are on the way later Tuesday with our latest clipper. It’ll be followed by brutal arctic air. 
Cold Monday with another clipper bringing light snow late Tuesday
Temperatures will remain cold Monday with single digit and subzero highs. Another clipper system will deliver more light snow late Tuesday into early Wednesday followed by more cold. 
Bitter cold settles in after clipper system
Blowing snow and strong northwest winds will continue through Sunday night, followed by a surge of bitter cold that has prompted cold weather advisories.