With temperatures dipping into the single digits last week and more cold air predicted to return by the end of the week, many in the area have kept their warm coats, gloves and hats within reaching distance.
But what should individuals do to protect their pipes from freezing and bursting during the latest round of arctic air?
Municipal Utilities General Manager Bill Bach recommends letting faucets drip as the easiest way to avoid frozen or burst pipes.
"You can open the cabinet doors under a sink and let a fan blow to circulate the air," Bach said. "Anywhere you can put a fan will help."
If pipes inclined to freezing are located in a crawl space, he recommends closing off the vents in the area.
As an energy efficient option, he suggests insulating pipes as a one time cost to prevent freezing.
After last week's cold snap, Bach reported 10 water line breaks that had to be repaired within the city.
Normally when the temperature is this cold, Bach said there is snow on the ground, which acts as an insulating blanket for pipes underground. With no snow, frost is pushed underground causing the pipes to expand and burst.
Bill Swafford, owner of Swafford's Amoco Service, advises once temperatures drop below 25 degrees to take certain precautions regarding vehicles. "The main thing is to keep your fuel tanks full," he said.
If fuel tanks drop below half a tank, Swafford said moisture will be drawn inside the tank causing fuel pump issues.
Keeping an eye on tire pressure is also advised.
The cold weather detracts air out of the tires, Swafford said, which in turn can shorten the life of tires.
Antifreeze levels should also be kept below zero during cold snaps. This can be checked at any service station.
Swafford said if water is continually added to the antifreeze, it will become diluted and cause the motor to freeze.
If a car is left sitting outside, Swafford said warming up the car will not hurt.
"Five minutes is plenty," he said. "That is enough time to circulate the antifreeze and warm up the car before getting in."