Deep Freeze Hits Northeast
The wind chill in NYC was -19 as of 6:30 a.m.John F. Kennedy Airport reached 1 degree this morning, breaking the record of 4 degrees set back in 1979. LaGuardia Airport tied its record low of 1 degree, which was previously set in 1979.Binghamton, NYBinghamton, New York, reached -18 degrees, which is tied for the second coldest temperature on record.BostonBoston hit -9 degrees this morning -- the coldest since 1957. At 7 a.m. the wind chill -36.In Worcester, Massachusetts, about 50 miles west of Boston, the wind chill reached -44 this morning.Wind chills in this cold can bring on frostbite in 10 minutes, according to the National Weather Service, so outdoor exposure should be limited. If you are going outside, dress in layers, and keep your hands and head covered.ABC News' Dan Manzo and Dan Peck contributed to this report.
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