Damn, that’s cold. They might even close schools. (Old joke.)

“As Michigan braces for subzero temperatures and wind chills down to -50 degrees, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency in Michigan to help address threats to public health and safety related to forecast sub-zero temperatures over the next few days.

“With a winter storm impacting much of the Lower Peninsula and statewide temperatures forecast to hover around 0 degrees with wind chills at 50 below or colder in some areas, the state is actively working with local communities and emergency management partners to ensure they have all the resources they need to respond.

“Conditions and needs will be continually assessed, and appropriate action will be taken as warranted to protect public health and safety.”

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