The deep freeze: 9 photos of Americans who are really, really cold

This Ohio native is all bundled up while trying to keep warm waiting in line for a tour of the White House, Jan. 22.

(Image credit: REUTERS/Kevin Lamarqu)

last updated 8 January 2015

From New England to the Midwest, people are really feeling the bitter cold. Over the last couple days, the Northeast has seen some of the coldest air in two years, and many people simply weren't prepared thanks to our otherwise mild winter weather. Some places, like Erie, Pa., are experiencing record snowfalls, and according to Weather.com, the deep freeze is likely to continue with highs of 0 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit in New York and northern New England. So if you decide to go out and brave the Arctic air, bundle up! But before you do, you may want to take a look at these people who probably wish they stayed home:

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