It’s a cold snap life for penguins up in Alberta, Canada. 
 
 Not only did the Calgary Zoo have to cancel its Zoo Lights holiday event on Dec. 30 and Dec. 31 due to frigid temperatures, but the staff also decided to bring its penguin flock inside rather than subject the Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic birds to the -28 C (feels like -40 C with the wind chill!) weather. The zoo follows a guideline whereby zookeepers bring the birds inside when the temp falls below -25 C. 
 
 According to CTVNews, the zoo has 51 members in its flock, which represents a variety of species. In the wild, king penguins often dwell in sub-Antarctic regions, but they are more accustomed to milder climates than their Antarctic cousins, the emperor penguins. 
 
 “We just don’t want to expose them to too much,” Malu Celli, the zoo’s curator, told CTVNews on Sunday. “To keep them safe, we decided to pick a limit to let them out.” 
 
 Celli went on to say that “It’s not necessarily that it’s too cold for them … I believe that physiologically, they can withstand colder weather than what we have here, but these are not wild birds.” 
 
 In fact, the king penguins have a chick among the flock (see “Cleopatra,” below) who is still maturing, so the zookeepers decided to err on the side of safety. 
 
 All species of penguins have a layer of insulating fat, as well as down feathers that help them keep warm. Plus, the tuxedoed birds tend to huddle together to create warmth while conserving heat by keeping their flippers close at their sides. That said, the Calgary Zoo’s penguins, who hail from several regions of the world, would probably be more than happy to waddle around in the frigid cold open air. 
 
 “It’s kind of like you can bundle up your kid, but then there’s a point you’re going to say, ‘I know you’re good, but I’d rather you stay inside now,’ ” Celli told CTVNews. 
 
 (Below, see the penguins roaming outside during the summer months at the zoo.) 
 
 Luckily, there’s good news for the fresh air-loving members of the Calgary Zoo penguin flock in 2018: A media representative at the zoo tells PEOPLE that although “the king penguins moved indoors when the temps plummeted … the weather has since become much milder … so this is no longer an issue.” 
 
 The recent frigid weather also resulted in cancellations of New Year polar bear dips and plunges throughout Canada. ||||| CLOSE Bone-chilling cold gripped much of the U.S. as 2018 began, breaking century-old records and leading to several deaths that authorities attributed to exposure to the dangerously low temperatures. (Jan. 2) AP 
 
 Icicles form on the tritons in the Forsyth Park Fountain on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, in Savannah, Ga. Savannah is shivering through a rare bout with icy weather, with the National Weather Service predicting that up to 2 inches of snow and sleet could fall Wednesday on the typically balmy coastal city. (Photo: Steve Bisson, Savannah Morning News via AP) 
 
 A winter storm is expected to dump snow and ice along the East Coast, turning into a 'bomb cyclone' in New England. As temperatures continue to drop, here are some things you shouldn't leave in your car: 
 
 Cellphones 
 
 Apple advises against storing the iPhone or iPad at temperatures below negative-4 degrees, and they shouldn't be operated at temperatures lower than 32 degrees. There are similar recommendations for Samsung phones and other electronics. Lithium-ion batteries popular in cellphones are the most vulnerable component to cold, USA TODAY reports. They can stop working in extreme cold but should be OK once you get back indoors. However, repeated exposure to subzero temperatures can cause problems. 
 
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 Soda or beer 
 
 Water expands when it freezes. And for canned liquids under pressure, that can mean explosion. The freeze temperature for Coca-Cola is 30 degrees, and the temperature for beer that's 5% alcohol by volume is 27 degrees (higher-alcohol beers freeze at lower temperatures), as NJ.com reported. 
 
 We put a bunch of cans of soda in an old station car in the frigid cold and waited for them to explode. Nearly 24 hours later... pic.twitter.com/0LhKnZvYGL — Darnay Tripp (@DarnayTripp) January 7, 2017 
 
 Musical instruments 
 
 Things contract when they freeze, so this can cause some instruments to go out of tune. More seriously, "damage can be done when an instrument shrinks as a result of the cold air. If your instrument is made of real wood, the cold air can cause cracking, which is very expensive to repair. Sometimes they are broken beyond repair," according to The Real School of Music. If an instrument is left in a freezing car for a long period, try to make it warm up gradually. 
 
 Eggs 
 
 Eggs shouldn't be allowed to freeze in their shells; if that happens, throw away any cracked eggs. Keep the un-cracked ones frozen, and move them to the refrigerator before use. "These can be hard cooked successfully, but other uses may be limited. That's because freezing causes the yolk to become thick and syrupy so it will not flow like an unfrozen yolk or blend very well with the egg white or other ingredients," according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service. 
 
 Canned foods 
 
 Letting a can of beans freeze allows for the water to freeze and expand in a similar way to beer and soda. The USDA advises that this can result in a broken seal, causing spoilage. If canned food freezes, allow it to thaw in a refrigerator. "If the product doesn't look and/or smell normal, throw it out. DO NOT TASTE IT! If the seams have rusted or burst, throw the cans out immediately, wrapping the burst can in plastic and disposing the food where no one, including animals can get it," according to the USDA. 
 
 Medication 
 
 If you're visiting a pharmacy during the deep freeze, consider that some medications can be affected by low temperatures. "Drugs like insulin can lose their effectiveness if they freeze. The same goes for any so-called suspended medication that has to be shaken before use," according to a report in The New York Times. 
 
 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE N.C. officials urge people to stay home | 0:46 Even after the storm blew off shore, North Carolina officials urged people to stay home while crews worked on roads made treacherous by the storm. (Jan. 18) AP 1 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Thawing ice spells trouble after U.S. deep freeze | 1:18 Warmer weather is causing new problems in the US. Ice fell off tall buildings in Houston. Thawing pipes are leaking in Louisiana, leading to water conservation and boil advisories. Maine residents worry that frozen rivers may thaw and flood. (Jan. 19) AP 2 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Raw: Deep snow, power outages in North Carolina | 0:55 North Carolina is dealing with up to 10 inches of snow and thousands of power outages after Wednesday's storm. Montgomery, Alabama firefighters contended with the frigid weather as they battled a fast food restaurant blaze early Wednesday. (Jan. 18) AP 3 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Frigid air brings snow and ice to the South | 1:09 The frigid air that brought snow and ice to the South has ushered in record-breaking low temperatures for New Orleans, Louisiana, as well as other cities in the South. (Jan. 17) AP 4 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE South Slammed Again with Arctic Mix | 1:30 The South awoke Wednesday to another Arctic mess. First came a thin blanket of snow and ice, and then below-zero wind chills from Atlanta to New Orleans. (Jan. 17) AP 5 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Hundreds of flights delayed, canceled because of Atlanta snow | 1:13 Despite the cancellations, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport says "we're remaining efficient." USA TODAY 6 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Frigid cold following snow to southern states | 1:05 The South awoke on Wednesday to a two-part Arctic mess. First came a thin blanket of snow and ice, and then came the below-zero wind chills. Dangerous, icy roads are reported from Texas and Louisana east to Georgia and North Carolina. (Jan. 17) AP 7 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Ice covering areas of northern New England | 0:56 The National Weather Service says rivers dropped back below flood stage in northern New England, after heavy rain and ice jams covered large areas with ice over the weekend. The region could get seven inches of snow by Wednesday. (Jan. 16) AP 8 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Raw: Ice jams cause Conn. town to evacuate | 0:53 Flooding is reported on several swollen Connecticut rivers, causing problems around the state. In Kent, ice jams on the Housatonic River prompted the private boarding school the Kent School to send more than 500 students home. (Jan. 15) AP 9 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Winter storm Hunter threatening most of U.S. with blizzards and ice | 1:06 It's expected to hit an area from Washington State to Mississippi and the Northeast Time 10 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE 5 ways to improve your Winter mood | 1:00 Beat those cold weather blues. Buzz60 11 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Another big snowstorm is coming for the U.S. this week | 1:05 Now it’s the Midwest’s turn for extreme winter weather. Time 12 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Hypothermic sea turtles rescued during cold snap | 1:34 Protected sea turtles across the South Texas coast are being paralyzed by the sudden cold weather. Texas Parks & Wildlife officials have rescued hundreds of turtles. Animalkind 13 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Frozen floodwaters form street of solid ice near Boston | 0:41 That's not just snow. Floodwaters froze over and trapped cars as the "bomb cyclone" pushed through Revere, Massachusetts. USA TODAY 14 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Coastal Mass. Town Reels from Winter Flooding | 1:04 Residents in the coastal community of Scituate, Massachusetts spent the day cleaning up after suffering from major flooding as a result of Thursday's fierce winter storm. (Jan. 5) AP 15 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Raw: Historic coastal floods swamp New England | 0:59 People in coastal areas of New England are cleaning up from massive floods that covered streets from Massachusetts to Maine as a gigantic winter storm pushed through the area. AP 16 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE When it's cold out dating apps heat up | 0:55 The New Year brings new opportunities for love and dating app users are logging in more often in January. Tony Spitz has the details. Buzz60 17 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE New England Battles Frigid Temps After Storm | 1:29 Frigid temperatures, some that could feel as cold as minus 30 degrees, moved across the East Coast on Friday as the region attempted to clean up from a massive winter storm. (Jan. 5) AP 18 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Bitter Cold Strikes NY Region | 0:58 Bitter cold air sweeping across the New York region is slowing the process of digging out from Thursday's major snowstorm that blanketed the region. (Jan. 5) AP 19 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Cars trapped in water, roads submerged in Boston | 0:50 A 'bomb cyclone' sweeping the Northeast triggered flooding in Boston and unprecedented high tides along the Massachusetts coast. USA TODAY 20 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE East coast storm grounds nearly 5,000 flights | 1:19 The flight-tracking site FlightAware reports nearly 5,000 canceled flights across the U.S. due to the massive winter storm, disrupting travel nationwide. That includes over two-thirds of flights in and out of New York City and Boston airports. (Jan. 5) AP 21 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE 'Bomb cyclone' slams East Coast | 0:38 Old Man Winter's first big breath brought similar snowy scenes all along the East Coast. Meteorologists say the strengthening storm has already surpassed the criteria for a "bomb cyclone." USA TODAY 22 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Monster storm hits East Coast, record cold next | 1:37 A massive winter storm roared up the East Coast on Thursday, threatening to dump as much as 18 inches of snow from the Carolinas to Maine, unleashing hurricane-force winds and damaging flooding. (Jan. 4) AP 23 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Cape May ferry travels through extreme, icy conditions | 0:40 The Cape May Lewes Ferry cruised through icy waters as the Northeast battles a violent "bomb cyclone" that could produce blizzard conditions. The 17-mile journey ended in Lewes, Delaware. USA TODAY 24 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Bomb cyclone fails to impress New Yorkers | 0:46 While New York Mayor Bill de Blasio told New Yorkers to stay off the roads, many braved the storm to get to work, or like Caylee Betts, just to see what all the chatter was about. (Jan. 4) AP 25 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE South revels in rare snow as north gets hit hard | 2:12 A brutal winter storm smacked the U.S. coast Wednesday. Savannah, Georgia saw their heaviest snowfall in three decades, Virginia Beach saw snow instead of the usual rain, and Philadelphia's streets are covered as the storm brews on. (Jan. 4) AP 26 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Navigating the storm in Times Square | 2:19 A massive winter storm roared into the East Coast on Thursday, dumping as much as 18 inches of snow from the Carolinas to Maine. In New York City, visitors and workers in Times Square were taking it all in stride. (Jan. 4) AP 27 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE 'Bomb cyclone' winter storm hits the East Coast | 0:40 High winds and snow usher in the first major winter storm of 2018. Brrrr! USA TODAY 28 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE What is a 'bomb cyclone'? | 0:44 Whether you call it a "snow hurricane" or "bombogenesis", this storm packs a punch worthy of its namesake. USA TODAY 29 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Cities prepare for brutal cold, major snowstorms | 2:01 Cities across the U.S. are bracing for extreme cold weather and major snowstorms. (Jan. 3) AP 30 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Winter storm shows some their first-ever snow | 1:44 A winter storm smacked the coastal Southeast with rare snow and ice Wednesday. Savannah, Georgia had their heaviest snowfall in nearly three decades. Forecasters warned that the same system could soon strengthen as it rolls up the East Coast. (Jan. 3) AP 31 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Niagara Falls partially frozen over in North American cold snap | 0:47 Niagara Falls partially frozen over in North American cold snap Video provided by AFP Newslook 32 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Raw: Gigantic winter storm reaches Times Square | 0:54 The massive winter storm that's moved up the eastern seaboard is dropping snow in New York's Times Square on Thursday. The storm has canceled flights, shuttered schools and businesses and sparked fears of coastal flooding and power outages. (Jan. 4) AP 33 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Brutal winter storm marching up the coast | 0:48 A brutal winter storm is smacking Southern cities such as Savannah and Charleston with a rare blast of snow and sleet. Forecasters warn that the same system could soon strengthen into a "bomb cyclone" as it rolls up the East Coast. (Jan. 3) AP 34 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Big winter storm reaches Mid-Alantic states | 0:45 The winter storm moving up the east coast reached the Mid-Atlantic states, dropping snow in coastal areas of Maryland and Delaware. It made roads dangerous in North Carolina and could drop over 8 inches of snow on the Boston area on Thursday. (Jan. 4) AP 35 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Raw: Massive storm pours snow on New Jersey | 0:57 Snow fell and piled up quickly before dawn in Long Branch on the New Jersey coastline on Thursday. A massive winter storm is moving up the U.S. Atlantic coast towards New York City and New England. It could drop 14 inches of snow on Boston. AP 36 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE 5 ways to keep your house warm during the cold weather | 2:03 Much of the U.S. celebrated the beginning of 2018 in the grip of record-breaking cold temperatures Time 37 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Snow freezes S.D. waterfall, surprises Florida | 1:01 A brutal winter storm dumped snow, sleet and freezing rain from normally balmy Florida up the Southeast seaboard Wednesday, delivering a white coating that some cities hadn't seen in decades. (Jan. 3) AP 38 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Disney, Universal Studios & SeaWorld close parks for cold weather | 0:52 Disney World, Universal Studios and SeaWorld have closed their water parks in Orlando, Fla. due to cold weather. Buzz60 39 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Leaking pipe creates incredible frozen waterfall | 0:25 Water from the leaking pipe froze over and covered the side of an abandoned building in China with a 30 feet of ice. USA TODAY 40 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Floridians revel in rare snow | 0:50 Sunshine State residents savored every snowflake during an unusual winter storm in Tallahassee, Florida. USA TODAY 41 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Monster 'bomb cyclone' forecast to move up East Coast | 1:40 Meteorologists say a monster storm called a "snow hurricane" or "bomb cyclone" is expected to bring wintry weather to Florida and Georgia on Wednesday. Forecasters expect it to make the East Coast even colder and drop heavy snow on New England. AP 42 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Big storm brings winter to Florida, Georgia | 0:53 Media reports from Jacksonville, Florida say frozen precipitation is already falling from a massive winter storm that's expected to move north. Jacksonville could get sleet and possibly snow. Blizzard conditions could reach New England by Friday. AP 43 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Alaska basks in warm temps as nation shivers | 0:50 A large swath of the U.S. is freezing under Alaska-like weather, but parts of the nation's northernmost state itself are basking in balmy conditions. Tuesday's official temperature tied a record 44 degrees in Anchorage. (Jan. 2) AP 44 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Bone-chilling cold shatters longtime U.S. records | 1:23 Bone-chilling cold gripped much of the U.S. as 2018 began, breaking century-old records and leading to several deaths that authorities attributed to exposure to the dangerously low temperatures. (Jan. 2) AP 45 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE 2018 is shaping up to be a cold winter | 1:09 These cities have already seen record-cold temps. Time 46 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Watch: Bubble crystallizes in frigid weather | 0:19 During cold weather, bubbles will become frozen after a few seconds. The Green Bay area is under a wind chill advisory until noon Jan. 2, 2018. Sarah Kloepping/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin 47 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Raw: Frigid temps, icy roads blanket much of U.S. | 1:18 From north to south, cold weather is affecting much of the United States. Niagara Falls is covered in snow, parts of Texas near Houston battle dangerous icy roads, and Hollywood, Florida deals with strong winds and colder-than-usual temperatures. (Jan. 2) AP 48 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Lakes turn to ice, and people still jump in | 0:51 While ice and snow are pretty to look at, they can be dangerous. We do not recommend jumping into anything frozen. USA TODAY 49 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Survive the cold with these winter wardrobe hacks | 0:45 Cold weather worries be gone. Buzz60 50 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Hundreds enjoy Coney Island Polar Bear plunge | 1:03 An annual Coney Island tradition, the Polar Bear Club plunge, took place as scheduled Monday, despite a forecast high of only 19 degrees. Hundreds start off the new year at the famed beach by jumping into the Atlantic Ocean. They've never canceled because of the cold. (Jan. 1) AP 51 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Raw: Ice forms on Duluth Harbor in extreme cold | 0:42 Ice can be seen forming on Lake Superior around Duluth Harbor in Minnesota. The wind chill was 36 below zero there on Monday. WDIO-TV reports that more ships than usual are in the harbor because the cold slows down some cargo loading equipment. (Jan. 2) AP 52 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Thousands brave cold at Philly's Folk Parade | 0:39 Thousands of marchers have braved bone-chilling temperatures and wind chills to take part in Philadelphia's annual Mummers Parade, the oldest continuous folk parade in the country. (Jan. 1) AP 53 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Raw: Extreme cold temperatures in much of U.S. | 0:56 Chunks of ice floated down the Mississippi River and fountains froze in Texarkana, Arkansas as wind chill advisories stretched South Texas to Canada and from Montana and Wyoming through New England. (Jan. 2) AP 54 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE 2017's year-end arctic blast has turned deadly | 0:44 2017's year-end arctic blast has turned deadly. Both a man and a dog have frozen to death in Ohio. USA TODAY 55 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Very cold New York Times Square ball drop | 1:13 Throngs of revelers ushered in 2018 in New York's frigid Times Square as the glittering crystal ball dropped. The temperature was only 10 degrees in New York City at midnight. It was the second-coldest ball drop on record. Only 1917 was colder. (Jan. 1) AP 56 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Science says climate change is real despite cold spells | 1:30 The critics are loud, but weather experts still say sub-freezing temperatures do not discredit global warming theories. USA TODAY 57 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Watch what happens to boiling water in the freezing cold | 0:16 Temperatures at the Mount Washington Observatory are -31 degrees. That's cold enough to turn boiling water to ice, instantly! USA TODAY 58 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Bundle up! Here's what extreme cold does to your body | 0:56 An Arctic Blast has the U.S. in the deep freeze, but what does it really mean when your body starts to shiver? Tony Spitz has the details. Buzz60 59 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE These are the coldest cities in the U.S. | 1:12 Using data from NOAA, these are the five coldest cities in the United States. Buzz60 60 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Meteorologists predict very cold storms for New Years | 0:39 Over Christmas weekend, Erie Pennsylvania received record breaking snowfall, and it looks like another holiday storm is already on its way. Veuer's Sam Berman has the full story. Buzz60 61 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Raw: Extreme cold in northern New England | 0:50 Extreme cold temperatures spread from the Midwest to Northern New England, with record lows reported in Maine and New Hampshire on Thursday. (Dec. 29) AP 62 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Raw: Erie, Pennsylvania snowfall over 65 inches | 0:55 People in Erie, Pennsylvania, continue to dig out from a storm that brought more than 65 inches of snow in just a few days. Strong winds blew the snow in from Lake Erie. (Dec. 28) AP 63 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Michigan man skis behind Amish horse and buggy | 0:21 He's making us feel a little guilty for complaining about our icy commutes. USA TODAY 64 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Warm weather winter getaways | 2:27 Looking for a holiday in the sun? Here are some tips on getting the most out of your tropical vacation. USA TODAY 65 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE U.S. deep freeze expected to stretch into New Year | 1:07 Forecasters say the freezing temperatures in the northern U.S. could stretch into the new year. They are warning about hypothermia and frostbite. People who work outdoors in Burlington, Vermont have some ideas about dealing with the cold. (Dec. 28) AP 66 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE Raw: Extreme cold in northern Minnesota | 0:47 The National Weather Service says International Falls, Minnesota, known as the "Nation's Icebox," set a record low temperature of 37 degrees below zero on Wednesday. Hibbing, Minnesota was 28 below. More ice formed along Lake Superior in Duluth. (Dec. 28) AP 67 of 68 Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE This cold snap poses far greater health risks than just the flu | 0:54 Doctors say that cold weather could be far more deadly than you think. Tony Spitz has the details. Buzz60 68 of 68 Last VideoNext Video N.C. officials urge people to stay home 
 
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 Loved ones 
 
 This should be obvious. But it's worth noting that children and elderly people can be more susceptible to hypothermia at cold temperatures, with symptoms such as shivering, confusion and exhaustion, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. So even limited amounts of time in an unheated vehicle could be dangerous. The same goes for pets. 
 
 A low gas tank 
 
 Keeping a fuel tank more than half-full helps to prevent fuel lines from freezing. It's also a good idea to check fluids, such as antifreeze. The cold can affect tire pressure. "A temperature change of just 10 degrees can cause a 10% reduction, or constriction, of air in tires. So tire pressure can be affected from day to night temperature," according to a report in the Chicago Tribune. 
 
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– The record-breaking cold continues—even penguins in Canada are taking shelter, per People—so it's a good time to share what not to leave in a cold car. A list compiled by the Detroit Free Press includes the obvious—people, for one—but also several items you might not have realized could be affected by freezing temperatures. Here are five, including one that might explode: