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


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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Lauren Hansen produces The Week’s podcasts and videos and edits the photo blog, Captured. She also manages the production of the magazine's iPad app. A graduate of Kenyon College and Northwestern University, she previously worked at the BBC and Frontline. She knows a thing or two about pretty pictures and cute puppies, both of which she tweets about @mylaurenhansen.
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