Low Temperature Sets New Record

Sub-zero temperatures early this morning set a new low for the coldest Jan. 18 on record in the Boston area. The previous low was one below in 1904.

Last night was the coldest night of the season with temperatures ranging form five to 15 below, heralding a cold front from the midwest. This, however, is expected to last only until tomorrow.

Today's temperatures are expected to rise, the weather bureau reported, with the mercury going as high as 20 above late his afternoon.

This cold wave comes in the wake of a series of storms that have deposited almost 19 inches of snow in this area.