Officials warn of extreme temperatures

Some areas could see wind chills drop as low as 25 below zero from the snowstorm, Governor Patrick said.

A driveway in North Andover was cleared by snow blower, with a neighbor's Christmas lights helping out the light on the machine.

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A driveway in North Andover was cleared by snow blower, with a neighbor's Christmas lights helping out the light on the machine.

Workers at Logan airport de-iced a plane.

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Workers at Logan airport de-iced a plane.

An employee at the Market Basket at the North Andover Mall collected shopping carts from the parking lot.

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An employee at the Market Basket at the North Andover Mall collected shopping carts from the parking lot.

John Stanisewski pulled his 8-year-old son, Jack, through the snow on Jefferson Street in Lawrence.

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John Stanisewski pulled his 8-year-old son, Jack, through the snow on Jefferson Street in Lawrence.

A woman walking a dog braved the wind and snow along Oceanside Drive in Scituate.

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A woman walking a dog braved the wind and snow along Oceanside Drive in Scituate.

Florida resident Stephen Card waited for his flight at Logan.

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Florida resident Stephen Card waited for his flight at Logan.

A couple strolled through Boston Common in the snow.

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A couple strolled through Boston Common in the snow.

Charles Street was empty as a parking ban went into effect at noon.

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Charles Street was empty as a parking ban went into effect at noon.

Waves and strong winds battered the coast along Oceanside Drive in Scituate.

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Waves and strong winds battered the coast along Oceanside Drive in Scituate.

Mayor  Menino held a meeting on the winter storm in his office at City Hall.

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Mayor Menino held a meeting on the winter storm in his office at City Hall.

Resse Studebaker of Hingham didn't mind the weather as she made a snow angel while waiting at a bus stop.

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Resse Studebaker of Hingham didn't mind the weather as she made a snow angel at a bus stop.

Two men checked for flight updates at Logan Airport.

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Two men checked for flight updates at Logan Airport.

A vehicle sat upside down after a spinout on Interstate 295 in Portland, Maine.

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A vehicle sat upside down after a spinout on Interstate 295 in Portland, Maine.

A mail carrier went about his route as a plow passed by in Lawrence.

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A mail carrier went about his route as a plow passed by in Lawrence.

Katie Barrow carried her groceries in Beacon Hill.

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Katie Barrow carried her groceries in Beacon Hill.

Children slid down the

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Children slid down the "Monster Sled" at Fenway Park.

MBTA workers kept the tracks and surrounding areas clear on Beacon Street.

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MBTA workers kept the tracks and surrounding areas clear on Beacon Street.

Wind-blown snow on Quincy Shore Drive in Quincy made for dangerous early afternoon travel.

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Wind-blown snow on Quincy Shore Drive in Quincy made for dangerous early afternoon travel.

Two-month-old Jack Hsi took a nap while sheltered in his baby carriage in Boston.

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Two-month-old Jack Hsi took a nap while sheltered in his baby carriage in Boston.

Waves crashed against the seawall near high tide in Lynn.

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Waves crashed against the seawall near high tide in Lynn.

A man held a cup of coffee while bicycling in the snow in Lawrence.

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A man held a cup of coffee while bicycling in the snow in Lawrence.

Terrance Byron shoveled on Washington Street in Wellesley.

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Terrance Byron shoveled on Washington Street in Wellesley.

Joe McCarthy and Alberto Alvarado cleared snow outside the JFK building in Boston's Government Center.

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Joe McCarthy and Alberto Alvarado cleared snow outside the JFK building in Boston's Government Center.

A pedestrian crossed the street in Lawrence.

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A pedestrian crossed the street in Lawrence.

Dave Kerwar of Brookline jogged through whiteout conditions around the reservoir at Cleveland Circle during the early hours.

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Dave Kerwar of Brookline jogged through whiteout conditions around the reservoir at Cleveland Circle during the early hours.

A pedestrian walked through the snow outside the Pet Store on Harvard Street in Allston.

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A pedestrian walked through the snow outside the Pet Store on Harvard Street in Allston.

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Track how much snow has fallen from the storm.

Police, fire, and other personnel were at the scene on the Meridian Street bridge after a woman was killed on Tuesday.

Operator of bridge in deadly accident has safe record

Louis Alfieri Jr., a 34-year city employee, has consistently adhered to a 20-step procedure, according to an official.

Rookie goalie Chad Johnson made a glove save in the second period.

Bruins 3, Predators 2 | OT

Bruins pull past Predators

Brad Marchand scored the winner just 54 seconds into the extra session, giving the Bruins the win.

Boston Mayor-elect Martin J. Walsh has raised almost $490,000 toward events for his inauguration.

Walsh raises $489,000 in donations for inaugural events

Mayor-elect Martin Walsh reported to state officials that he raised the money from 71 donors.

The Bulls’ Taj Gibson grabbed the ball from Jared Sullinger in the second half.

Bulls 94, Celtics 82

Celtics fall in Chicago

The Bulls passed the Celtics for eighth place in the Eastern Conference.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/01/02/BostonGlobe.com/Arts/Images/editedmary-silo.jpg Cast, creator address big changes at the Abbey

“Downton Abbey” fans have had several months to mourn, and this Sunday US viewers get a look at the new season of PBS’s “Masterpiece.”

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JOAN VENNOCHI

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Boston is trying to create a liberated, but politically correct, city on a hill, but it’s a random and unfocused effort.

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A mail carrier went about his route as a plow passed by in Lawrence.

Peter Pan Bus Lines cancels service

The bus company said it will start canceling services in the Boston-New York-Hartford corridor later today, with the Boston to Hartford route at 3 p.m.

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From left: Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown, Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Alison Brie, and Donald Glover return for season five of “Community.”

Persistent and consistent, ‘Community’ returns

After being fired from the sitcom after its third season — resulting in a patchy fourth — creator Dan Harmon returns to the show for season 5.