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A man photographs the fountain at Bryant Park in New York on January 25, 2013 as the arctic air has turned the fountain into an ice sculpture.
By Andrew Mach, Staff Writer, NBC News
Capping off a brutal week of frigid conditions and subzero wind chills, residents across much of the country on Friday were still experiencing some of the coldest temperatures in years -- with southern states getting a rare icy blast.
Peak temperatures from the Northeast to the Midwest were slated to range from single digits to the 30s, and forecasters said freezing air temperatures and the chance of precipitation could mean light snow in both regions.
"This is actually quite an impressive mass of cold air,"?Richard Castro, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service told NBCChicago.com
Only a light dusting, if any accumulation, was expected in New York City, where real-feel temperatures were below zero Friday morning, NBCNewYork.com reported.
Meteorologists said that what started out as a more significant storm track earlier in the week appeared to be moving offshore, so most of the already shivering tri-state area would be spared.
Still, in the Midwest, one of the first snowfalls of the season in Chicago created a few slick spots on the roads Friday morning, causing at least a dozen accidents, including an eight-vehicle crash, NBCChicago.com reported. Only minor injuries had been reported.
While not a major accumulating event, the 1.1 inches of snow recorded Friday morning broke the city?s 335-day stretch of no more than an inch of snow accumulation in one day.
In the South, an icy mix was moving into the Tennessee Valley and Southern Appalachian region on Friday, The Weather Channel reported. Below-zero temperatures resulted in a wintry mix of precipitation Friday morning, including rain, sleet and snow that would change mostly to rain in the afternoon.
In addition, freezing rain caused a number of school systems in central and southern Kentucky to cancel classes, according to WLEX-TV.
And icy conditions are possible across much of South Carolina heading into the weekend, according to the National Weather Service, which has issued a winter weather advisory for the north central and northwestern part of the state in effect until late Friday night.
Because cold temperatures can be dangerous, officials advised residents to heed cold-weather tips, including wearing gloves, covering one's mouth to protect the lungs from bitter cold air, layering losse-fitting, warm clothing and wearing a hat, since 40 percent of body heat is lost through the head.?
Animal advocates also urged pet owners to only take elderly dogs, puppies and short-haired dogs outside when it is absolutely necessary. If a dog whines frequently or keeps lifting its paws up while on a walk, it may need boots. Cat owners should keep their animals inside at all times in such bitter cold, NBCChicago.com reported.
The forecast for next week called for some relief from the arctic temperatures of late, beginning with sunny skies and temperatures hitting the mid-40s to 50s by the middle of the week.?
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