Massachusetts Weather Hub: Updated Forecast, Tips for Cold, and More

We've heard about it for days, but that doesn't make it any more comfortable to go outside. And it's still daylight out!

Brutally cold temperatures and increasingly powerful wind gusts are making for devastating windchills. Schools have already been canceled and trees have already fallen onto power lines. Stay with Patch for more local school closings, power outages, and weather updates throughout the evening.

Bookmark this page: We'll be updating this story with more news, updates, tips, and other weather-related information throughout the day.

To start, here's the updated weather forecast, complete with wind chill factor and wind gust estimates for all around the state thanks to then National Weather Service. Also, snow! A few inches will be dropping Friday night into Saturday morning, up to a half-foot the farther northwest your are. Read: Updated Gusts, Wind Chill Factor in Massachusetts

Then there's the matter of dealing with what are truly dangerous conditions. From ways to be informed to preventative measures to active issues brought on by this kind of wind and temperature, we've got you covered. Read: 18 Tips to For Thursday's Subzero Weather

Freezing pipes are a real - and common - issue. Here are some ways you can prevent them and some ways you can deal with them as they happen. Read: How to Prevent, Deal With Frozen Pipes

Pets get cold too, you know. Make sure to know how to keep them warm. Read: Pets Need Safety in Dangerous Cold

Carbon monoxide danger is very real. Read: 11 Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips

How about you spend the night making some holiday cookies? Here's a fun recipe from a Melrose contributor. Got more? Send to mike.carraggi@patch.com.