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Bundle up if you plan to go out, it's bitter cold

Lows will be in the upper teens through Sunday. Even light winds will make it feel like 5 - 10 degrees

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Extremely cold temperatures gripped the region throughout the weekend will stick around through Sunday.

Lows will be in the upper teens for both weekend days. So, even light winds will make it feel like 5 - 10 degrees.

Despite sunshine making a comeback, most of Saturday felt like it was 10 degrees even during the afternoon.

Expect frigid wind chills on Saturday.
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Expect frigid wind chills on Saturday.

A flurry is even possible later Saturday evening.

Windchills of 5 degrees can cause frostbite on exposed skin in just 20 to 25 minutes, so please bundle up.

How can I stay safe with the extreme cold?

Exposure to frigid temperatures is dangerous to your health and you should limit your time outside.

Here are some tips to keep you safe and warm if you need to head out in the bitter cold:

During cold weather events, some local officials initiated a "Code Blue," here's a list of resources for those seeking to escape the extreme cold and other helpful information:

Philadelphia Code Blue resource page

Bucks County Code Blue shelters

Montgomery County Code Blue plan

Delaware County cold weather plan

Chester County severe winter weather information

Camden County warming centers information

Delaware state resource page

What if I need to drive somewhere?

With the temps being so cold this weekend, it's possible that roads will remain very icy.

For those who must hit the road, AAA Mid-Atlantic suggests you remove all snow from your car before you go, pay attention to any adjusted speed limits, don't tailgate and stay calm should your car skid.

Philadelphia has not had accumulated snow in about two years. AAA Mid-Atlantic gives NBC10's Lucy Bustamante and viewers tips and reminders to stay safe while driving in slick conditions.

Basically, if you need to drive, slow down and give plows and salt trucks room to work.

Since the snow stopped Friday night, crews in Philadelphia have been working to clear all of the roads.

Officials in Philadelphia report that they are making progress cleaning the streets after Friday's storm. NBC10's Claudia Vargas explains how the city is also working to keep people warm during this extreme cold.

City officials tell NBC10 that it's been a 24-hour effort to get the streets passable. We didn't have the luxury of melting snow because of the freezing temperatures so workers were out with the plows.

Icy roadways remain a concern after Friday's winter storm. NBC10's Katy Zachry checks out conditions on the road.

How do you walk on icy sidewalks?

Any leftover snow on the ground is not expected to melt. So, watch out for slippery spots and walk like a penguin to avoid falling. This video explains how to stay safe.

The trick to walking safely on ice is to walk like a penguin. Infographic by Tablet Infographics

This super cold weather comes as much of the reason saw half a foot of snow from Friday's storm. To see the complete list of snow totals, click here.

Relief from the frigid conditions is on the horizon. Temperatures trend upward on Monday with the high above freezing ahead of rain to end next workweek.

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