Schools in Massachusetts' three largest cities — Boston, Worcester and Springfield — canceled classes, saying they did not want children standing outside for extended periods of time waiting for buses. Low temperatures can result in frostbite to exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes, according to the National Weather Service. For parents who had to work, the YMCA of Central Massachusetts provided a safe, warm place for their children. Syracuse, New York, Manchester, New Hampshire, and Burlington, Vermont, were among communities that also closed public schools. Temperatures dropped into the single digits Fahrenheit in many areas of Massachusetts, with the wind chill making it feel well below zero.

Source: Daily Sun January 11, 2022 21:29 UTC