Key takeaways:
- Temperatures in the Northeast U.S. rose to the mid-40s Fahrenheit from a low of minus 47 F (minus 44 C) and a wind chill in excess of minus 108 degrees.
- Thousands of Austin residents were still without power five days after an ice storm knocked out electricity to nearly a third of the city.
- The extreme cold and high winds caused some collateral damage in the region, including damage to the iconic Mount Washington Cog Railway.
On Sunday, temperatures in the Northeast United States rose to the mid-40s Fahrenheit, a welcome relief from the frigid temperatures and wind chill that had hit the region the day before. Atop 6,288-foot Mount Washington in New Hampshire, the temperature rose to 18 degrees Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) from a low of minus 47 F (minus 44 C) and a wind chill in excess of minus 108 degrees.
The warming weather extended to Texas, where thousands of Austin residents were still without power five days after an ice storm knocked out electricity to nearly a third of the city.
Boston Medical Center closed its emergency department after a pipe froze and burst on Saturday night. All patients in the affected areas of the Emergency Department were safely relocated.
The extreme cold and high winds caused some collateral damage in the region. In New Hampshire, a portion of the iconic Mount Washington Cog Railway, which has been in operation since 1869, was damaged by the cold and high winds. The railway is currently closed while repairs are being made.
The Northeast U.S. is now enjoying a respite from the extreme cold, but the region is still feeling the effects of the storm. Residents are urged to take precautions and stay safe as temperatures continue to fluctuate.
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