cold are r andwindhere. you can see how much had to be plowed away. the digging out begins. foot. a lot ofth t residential andre had a lot of snow on there. it helps to a eqt like a lot of folks have had to walk in the streets because there is so much snow there on the ground. here along the main roads you can see some of it is covered. around the area people are still going to work. they are still heading what they have to do on a day like th so here in atlantic city we have been talking with p have had to get their cars dug out from the mounds of snow. >> so you cleaned it yesterday and again today? >> yes. >> reporr: as the day goes on people waking up and digging themselves out. that will be the name of the game here. temperatures are not going up

here along arctic avenue. it is really earning its name here today. i'm matt delucia, nbc 10 news. some per specific this. three people had >> reporter: a up ande on your pajamas. you hop into your car. you g and it it up. a lot of people actually think it helps the car get moving and drive safely through the snow. we decided to do some myth busting here in we found headingo women in wilmington. he started his car and let it run for 15 minutes. >> it is really cold out here.

a few blocks away samantha started the car to make sure it was up and running. >> i start it because the car needs glass and stuff needs help. i don't want to do all of this scraping. >> modern cars don't need to warm up. >> today they just want it to be warm when they get inside. mechanic robert bradley understands people want to drive in a heated seat but idling can lead to theft. >> our biggest problem is leaving a car unattended with it running. >> reporter: when it gets this cold some say the risk theis worth

the you can strip some oil out of your pistons if you your car too long. they say start it, wait about 10 seconds and drive. in about 5 to 10 minute the heat should start moving through the veptnts. >> thanks. the cold is making it hard to dig out from yesterday's old. pamela is sharing this story with us live from storm force 10. hey, pam. >> reporter: good morning rosemaryrk.st be nn give you a look at what's going on. you can see one jeptgentleman digging out that area. for the most part the roads are passable. trying to get your vehicle out

from the snow. it's not so easy. as you said we found a group of people helping out seniors. take a look at some of the good work they are doing around town today. all around the city you'll hear the sounds of shovels scraping against sidewalks. for some it suspect so >> more important than keeping us warm. >> reporter: about a half dozen friends and volunteers got to work for those who couldn't. digging out cars and clearing sidewalks for anyone who didn't get around as easy as they used to. >> it is gratifying. they don't have the money or resources to get out of the house. >> they have been doing it for

the last eight years for free makeing mobilitity for dozens of seniors. >> what would you do if they department do it for you? >> i wouldn't have anything done. that way i can go to the doctor and anything else i have to do. >> reporter: and we are on one of the side streets. we'll give you a look at the conditions. if you have been outside you know it is painful to be out here more than a few minneapolis. i -- minutes. they were moving pretty quickly and they were able to do that work with doe flatnated materials, the money

shovels and salt. for them to help you we posted all of the information on nbc10.com. reporting live, i'm jessica is keepinghe rest of the roads for's northbound. all of the lanes are drive times 10 minutes towards philly. there is an overturned vehicle towards 295. this is route 298. this is on the eastbound side ctne there are changes a kin stuck.elght now we are tracking the dangerous cold. be sure to use the app to sign up for weather alerts and school closing updates. >> coming up harsh words from the author of aroversial new in chief. >> and the city's mayor speaks out about what's ahead for the new year. bill henley. a live view of ocean city new jersey. we are blowing snow here.

winds will not let up until sunday morning and that's when when we come back in just a few minutes.

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i have notes. i am certainly and absolutely in every way comfortable with everything i have reported. >> president trump tweets wolf had no access and that the book is full of lies, misrepresentations and exist.r ne oe exploes exexploes ifr exex -- explosive new detail. >> he changed his tune pretty quick. >> many republicans siding with the president. the new york times reports that president trump told his lawyer to stop attorney general jeff sessions from recusing himself from the russia information. sessions did step down from the

investigation. no comment from the white house. no word from the white house on the book which is number one on the an >> the and places in our area you might be able to pick up bethlehem and lehigh able to on tne .sanotr rdat t sgeing good. good to know some numbers are going up. eveowing else is trending lower. bupdndle u outside in the cold it won't take much. these bitter winds blowing to cause frostbite. the bitter winds won't let up tonight. tonight it will get colder. the actual wind factor will be lower tonight and goes lower on

sunday morning. it's not exactly warm. we are up to 15 degrees in philadelphia. the skiers it's 1 degree right now with the wind blowing. it feels like it is 21 degrees below zero. the arctic storm is moving out and the wind is bringing in the cold air. it is going to stay with us all day today tonight, tomorrow and into sunday morning. we will see the temperatures peak in the upper teens for philadelphia. mostly sunny during the day. a few scattered clouds this evening. clear sk suburbs into the middle teen the sun konlscomes out it will be a rapid cool down. we'll stay dry for delaware and new jersey. not a sign of any wet weather. you'll see some blowing snow with gusty winds into the evening hours.

12 in new jersey and middle teens at 9:00 at the jersey shorement that's shore. that's during the day today. at 4:00 this afternoon it is ofph 1 reti low temperature is going to come not at 11:00 tonight whenu, 11:00tonight. by tomorrow morning we'll be getting close to 4 degrees. there's a better chance to see record cold. saturday afternoon high for improving conditions wedne. we coulda look at ten day on ten coming up in the next half hour. >> we'll see you then. thapg thanks. looking for some fun to time? dinosaurs are taking over. we'll check out this fun family indoor experience next.

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by the end ofh. sears will also liquidation sales could begin as early as next week. a pennsylvania turnpike goes into effect this weekend. cash customers will pay 6% more. increased revenue will be used to help fupdnd mass transit. you may want to try your luck at a $445 milliont before 11:00 tonight. it is one of two gigantic prizes up for grabs this weekend. the power ball set for tomorrow night. good luck everybody. >> clearing away the snow in the bone chilling task for many of us. this is a live look in philadelphia. we are tracking record coldher for this weekend. coverage for the impact of this dangerous deep freeze continues just ahead. leave out the lettuce. a green could be on your lunch plate.

it's one-two punch following this dangerous cold. it is a live look at cape may

where you can see the roads are still snow covered and slick. lecontinue t philadelphia publicr rord bilows. it will be the case today, tomorrow and right on into sunday morning. this is the cold air that isgressively get colder. below zero in philadelphia. wildwood at 1 below. winds are giles per hour in philadelphia and wilmington. topping 30 miles per hour in allentown and top 40 miles per hour in atlantic city. the winds will come down a little bit but ehings feel better. look at temperatures as they cool down this evening. wind chills will drop down to 5 below zero. even though it will be cold to start with it gets colder.

by tomorrow you'll feel like 10 degrees below zero. we'll ride it through the day tomorrow and into tomorrow night. by far the coldest temperatures are going to come in. this is not -- this is actual air temperature. it is forecasting below zero temperatures from philadelphia allentown, reading and trenton. these are the records that are going to fall. these are new expecting for each part of our area. some of the coldest air in a very long time. look at the record. it has been on the books since 1884. there is warmer weather next week as wel a wintery mix before we get it. >> we'll be thinking the 30s feel like the 60s. >> happening now the an update. let's listen in. >> why are those guys out in the street? >> they came in within the last

half hour. they are getting new grids to go out. they may get something to eat to get a a rest. they have been working since wednesday night, thursday morning. they will be going back out. >> if they have an issue they call 311 and that's how you get the call? >> yes. 311 will get the call. >> did you haveny difficulty going around? >> we have been listening into an update about the efforts to continue to plow the roads. this is a liveear. obviously some of the side street and narrow roads, some times it takes a for them to get there. complaint system in place that they can get

everybody out to make sure that the roads are free from snow and safe. we'll continue to watch it throughout the day. this time yesterday the jersey shore is getting slammed with heavy snow and strong winds. winter storm brought white out conditions. ted was in the thick of it yesterday. we have more on how folks are digging out in this dangerous weather. rfrmgts >> reporter: yes. people are digging out. look how big this snow drift is right here. the sun is shining but those whipping winds continue to blow the snow around. slammed with more than a foot but people including these folks are dealing with big snow drifts that are in some places several feet high.

>> the breeze is blastwhat's worse than the snow. the breeze gets covered. >> it is pretty bad. trying to get the day done and getting the mail out. rfrmgts >> reporter: what is the worst part? >> the sipperiness and ice under the snow is the worst. >> reporter: they say they have to take frequent breaks while they out clearing the snow. i'm ted greenberg, nbc 10 news. >> dangerous cold can take a toll on your car. the big question is, when dwruyou get up in the morning and you hopefully heat it up to get off on the road, do you need to warm your car up?

randy is live in new castle county to help us separate myth from reality here. >> reporter: it has become the routine. you wake up realize how cold it is. you hop in your car, start her up and it warms up for you. a lot of people think it helps your car run more smoothly. it turns out it is the smith from back in the days when cars needed to get it up and running. it is a myth. comesleaving it running in the cold could lead to theft. firestone says it could also strip oil from your pistons and waste gas. we caught up with a mechanic. he says he understands people want to sit in a warm seat and warp up their car. any mod erp car should be able to drive just fine about 10

seconds after emission. >> the om reason people let their cars run is because they want it to be warm inside. >> i come out and warm the car up and run right back in the house. >> reporter: a lot of people say it's worth the risk. in delaware two years ago the chris coons had his car stolen. the best way to get it warm is get in close gloves on while you have your happenednds on that freezing steering wheel. >> today a charity will hand out cilies who have moved to our area and never been exposed to this kindover extreme -- kind of extreme nbc 10 covered the donation

process last month as they were gathering the supplies. hundreds of families in need movers here moved here. organizers want to make sure they have warm clothing in time for tomorrow's celebration. count on nbc 10's first alert weather team and the free nbc 10 app. it will be with us through the weekend. also on the app you can sign up for weather alerts and school closing alerts. >> the annual stay of the city address. the mayor spoke today before the greater lehigh valley chamber of commerce. it has been happening since he took office. he was sworn in earlier this week on tuesday, just weeks before he is set to stand trial on federal corruption charges. the democrat accused of

accepting more than 150e thousand dollars on campaign contributions in exchange for city business. he had pleaded not guilty. >> a federal policy change on rena is sparking confusion and fears of a country wide . yesterday attorney general told federal prosecutors they could more aggressively enforce marijuana laws. lehigh valley is first to get approval to provide treatment. they approved keystone canna-remedy ready by next month. the decision to crack down on recreational use is not the president -- expected to impact

the crewsuse of medical marijuana. >> an outbreak of e.coli. >> what's on the ground? that snow is not going to any where. we'll full-timeinally get wet weather. looks like it will have a winter wintery mix. your forecast just ahead.

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the air player of the year award which honors quarterbacks. it was the second most in the league despite the fact that he only played in regular season games. >> your official eagles station. kickoff is at 4:35 on january 13th. the birds will face off against the panthers saints or falcons. look that you won't find any where else. prehistoric creatures are taking over the pennsylvania convention center this weekend. dinosaur time track will transport you to another world.

>> it is all about getting family together and today is the perfect day for it. we are inside nice and warm and get the kids playing around and having fun with games and family activities. >> and even a little bit of live exhibition work there. don't you have a live dinosaur so to speak? >> we have oursa show. they get to meet and greet the baby fascination? >> there's a ton of fascination with it. we actually tie in dragon exhibit which comes from the mericas what they were like backnce we don't really know. >> how has it evolved in terms ofew bringing entertainment. now we of an weot just bouncey houses but more educational.

>> and how it impacts the human rice, how the human race came to be. >> yes. evolution. >> in terms of the indoor component of this, everything is ip side inside. >> absolutely. >> thank you so much for being with us. family friendly event. if you're looking for something to do in this cold weather it begins this afternoon. it rupns through sunday in center city philadelphia. for more details go to the nbc 10 app and look for find it on 10. fire dragon would come in handy today. it is cold outside. this is a live view from center city from the comcast center. blowing sntonight. it will stay dry just some passing fair weather clouds. da dangerous cold, yes. we'll see it tonightomorrow

and into sunday morning. we'll experience windchills that will range from 15 below up to 0. it will come to an end on sunday. sunday morning could start with record cold.oldestes go into sunday morning. the workweek starts off with a winter wintery mix. you can see the blowing snow coming off of the buildings downtown. it was in the single digits in the lehigh valley and the sur beens. -- suburbs. normally we would see a much faster warm up but it shows the power of the cold winds that are blowing and it's keeping temperatures from coming up at a normal rate. it is 16 degrees in lumberton right now. a cold start. a cold day and a cold next couple of days. the wind chill readings vice president budged. they are still below zero.

it will get much colder as we go into tonight. by tomorrow morning look at the windchills. feels like temperatures in philadelphia 18 degrees below zero. avalon will feel like -15. west chester will feel the cold first thing tomorrow morning. the progress is pushing any cloud cover out of the picture for us. gep again, it is dry until we get to the beginning of the workweek. look at how clear it stays tonight and into tomorrow morning. this is 8:00 on saturday morning. barely a cloud in the sky. the winds will be blowing. we get the wintery cold and then the winds die down. by sunday night clouds are building there our area. look at the snow. farther to the southwest there is rain. we'll be on the borderline as we go through the day on monday. you can expect a wintery mix on

monday. no sign of that this weekend. the 12 for t warmer monday ll a mix of rain and snow and temperatures will peakco to next sunday. cancer effects so many local high school will teaml us ying sevent. ur yr s wnd titl game will go coaches versus it is everywhere. telledible program. on i have jusly we have so much support from thein the philadelphia areacrib >> ceverybody. >> yes.d is. we have rwak breakthroughs in research and being able to fund our program and services. it will continue to fund the research and services. >> and a bit of a double header so to speak tomorrow. you a clinic happening before the big game. you played high school ball and ball in college as well. you are focused on the advancement of young wo crtcsolutely. positive experience. we reck cogognize being part of a

sport has so many benefits. we get a chance to share those experiences. >> all right. thank you so much for joipingning us. we do have more information about the game. 5th annual game tomorrow afternoon at 12:30 athere will be free girls it l be0.

this weekend the hollywood farm press association will honor the tough work in tv and seth myers helped with the rolling out of the event. they are preparing a monologue but they will also knowledge the sexual harassment and assault

scandal that rocked hollywood over the past few months. that's sunday night at 8:00 right here on nbc 10 for the golden globe awards. >> today latino community kicks offer sellcelebration for three kings day. it is the biblical story of the these wise menthree wise men to the birth of jesus. the actual holiday is tomorrow. this just in brand new video of a fire at a popular italian bistro. whipping winds are creating a big challenge for firefighters. a big challenge for anybody today. it will be difficult for the next few days and then keeping your pipes warm so they don't

freeze. the winds gusting to 40 miles per hour this amp. look -- afternoon. we'll stay in the teens this afternoon. drop down in the single digits and the feels like temperatures stay below zero right on through the day today, through the night and through saturday and into sunday morning. it will start to warm up a bit. >> the 20s are looking like 50s and 60s. >> that will do it for us. have a good one. stay warm.

>> roman: what are you doing here? >> eric: since when is the pub closed on new year's day? >> roman: well, since i decided to take the day off. >> eric: are you okay? you look a little disheveled. >> roman: well, i was just, you know-- >> anna: roman, i can't find my earring.

i think i lost it somewhere in your bed. >> eric: anna. >> hope: hey, cuz. >> jennifer: hey. >> hope: hey, happy new year. >> jennifer: hi. i wasn't expecting to see you here. >> hope: hello, sweetie. >> jennifer: boy, you look good. >> hope: thank you. >> jennifer: as commissioner again. how does it feel?