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What to know about this weekend's brutal cold front in the central and eastern U.S.

A burst of arctic air is forecast to be warmer than last week. But nevertheless, the cold front will be expansive, bringing dangerous cold temperatures from Kansas to Pennsylvania.

Another burst of arctic air is moving through the U.S., once again bringing sub-zero temperatures and relentless snow showers across time zones this weekend.

The latest spell of cold weather is expected to be warmer than last week but still far-reaching, according to the National Weather Service. The cold front will cover most of the central to eastern U.S., bringing snow in several states, including Ohio,

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