Worcester Cold Sets Record Overnight

WORCESTER, MA - The bitter cold only intensified overnight into Sunday morning, with temperatures plunging below zero and records being broken all across Massachusetts.

A temperature record was set around 2 a.m. when Worcester dropped to 13 below zeroes; the temperature was 11 below in 1979. The wind chill overnight Saturday was a 41 degrees below zero, according to the National Weather Service.

You shouldn’t expect it to feel above zero until Monday morning. So use the cold as an excuse to get close this Valentine’s Day. And make sure to stay safe:

Here is some information to keep you and your family safe during these frigid temperatures.

• How to Prevent Frozen Pipes and What to do if You’re Too Late
• Your pets can get hypothermia too: Tips to Keep Animals Warm
• Cold-Weather Tips as Temps Nosedive: MEMA
• Stay Safe Inside and Out During Cold Snap