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New England knows winter, but why so dangerously cold?

Pedestrians are bundled up in cold weather clothing while walking during a frigid weather snap, Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, in Portsmouth, N.H. Windchills in New England are expected to be sub-zero on Friday and Saturday across the region. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Letter carrier Dennis Devine is bundled up in winter clothing while making afternoon deliveries during a cold weather snap, Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, in Portsmouth, N.H. Windchills in New England are expected to be sub-zero on Friday and Saturday across the region. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Two women are bundled up in cold weather clothing while walking during a frigid weather snap, Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, in Portsmouth, N.H. Windchills in New England are expected to be sub-zero on Friday and Saturday across the region. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England knows winter, but why so dangerously cold?