Boston Cold Sets Record Overnight

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

Boston broke cold records in February for the first time since 1967 when the temperature dipped to -4 degrees at midnight, according to the National Weather Service. That cold broke records of -3 degrees set Feb. 13th (1967) and Feb. 14th (1934).

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