A cold front that brought snow squalls to the Lehigh Valley is also bringing even colder weather and high winds to start off the new year.

Exercising outside benefits cardiovascular health and can boost mood, but cold weather brings additional risks that require proper preparation, said Dr. Kuppuswamy, a doctor at WVU Medicine Camden Clark’s Southgate Primary Care Facility.

Happy New Year! It will be cold to start out 2026, but some warmer weather is in the near future. Some snow is still in the forecast but nothing tremendous.

The beloved theme park closes completely in the winter because the cold weather can negatively affect some of the rides, Knox News reported. In addition to the seasonal closure, 22 Dollywood rides shut down depending on an individual day's temperature.

A cold weather shelter is being opened in Broward County due to the cold temperatures moving into South Florida.

Cold weather shelters are opening Tuesday night in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Hernando and Citrus counties as temperatures are forecast to plunge into the 30s.

A cold weather advisory has been issued for several South Florida counties, with temperatures expected to drop significantly, prompting safety precautions.