View of Manhattan in winter from Roosevelt Island (274888)
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As brutally cold air makes its way into the tri-state region, the arctic deep freeze is carving a path through the Midwest, forcing the widespread closure of school, offices and prompting the U.S. Postal Service to suspend mail delivery.

Patchy black ice is possible Wednesday, as standing water will freeze with temperatures falling into the mid-20s by sunrise.

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