Several areas in the United States experienced unusually cold temperatures, with some regions seeing extended periods below freezing. Charlotte, North Carolina, had a streak of 5 days and 18 hours below freezing in January 1982. South Florida had its coldest morning of the winter season so far, with temperatures dropping to the low 50s. Boston, Massachusetts, also had an extended period below freezing, marking the coldest week since the 2020-21 winter. Some areas, such as Florida Keys and Broward, saw lows in the upper 40s to lower 50s. However, temperatures began to rise, with Charlotte back above freezing after a 42-hour stretch below freezing, and Boston surpassing the freezing mark for the first time since the previous Tuesday.
Boston is back to the freezing mark for the first time since last Tuesday evening That was a legit week of winter weather. The last couple were so mild we never had a 5+ day stretch below freezing...so this was our coldest week since the 2020-21 winter. #wbz
We are about to surpass the freezing mark in many areas this afternoon...this will be the first time since last Tuesday! https://t.co/c8FxEl0Fta
A frigid and frosty morning! Last one for a long time... Highs this afternoon, by the way: mainly lower 50s. https://t.co/35SikejqyL
At 1pm Sunday we are back above freezing for the first time since 7pm Friday. Wraps up a 42 hour below freezing stretch. #ncwx
This morning was the coldest of South Florida's winter season so far, with temperatures dropping to the low 50s after a strong cold front swung through the area. Read more: https://t.co/8ZRggfMYPc
How Cold (Florida Keys)? Sunday morning lows are forecast to be in the upper 50's. https://t.co/RyH35qVnSa
How Cold (in Broward)? Sunday AM lows from the upper 40s (well inland) to the lower 50's. https://t.co/F79W2ZoXV9
Today was our coldest day in about 13 months. Last time we spent a whole day below freezing was Christmas Eve 2022. #ncwx @WFMY https://t.co/c5Ozre1TfU
It's cold today; we are now 16 hrs and counting below freezing. It's cold but not remotely close to one a long cold streaks. The top ten hours below-freezing streaks for #Charlotte are listed here. In January 1982, we went 5 days and 18 hours below freezing!!! #cltwx #ncwx #wcnc https://t.co/y1yVvWj1CR