Funny how you conveniently left out the rest of the details, like this is the FIRST TIME SINCE 1970! Now, go back and READ closely what I said, and stop embarrassing yourself. I never said it doesn't happen. I said it is not a normal occurrence. You were posting as if it is -20 on a regular basis, and the fact is, it hasn't in 40 years. Get over it already. And so you don't feel so special, there have been record lows recorded all over the north east. Mine station included.
Ps- I'm a professional weather observer for NOAA and have a professional weather station on my roof.
http://www.wwnytv.com/news/local/Another-Record-Low-Temperature-Reported-In-Watertown-241523611.html
Quote from the link:
For the third day in a row, the temperature at the Watertown International Airport has hit a record low.
The National Weather Service reports the thermometer dropped to -33 degrees Wednesday.
The previous low of -32 degrees was reported in 1970.
The record is unofficial at this time because Wednesday's temperature could go lower before the day is through.
On Tuesday, the airport low was -33 degrees, which shattered the 2009 record low of - 26 degrees.
On Monday, a temperature of -21 degrees was reported at the airport, breaking the 2009 record low of - 18 degrees.
In addition, the NWS has issued a wind chill warning from 10 p.m. Thursday to noon Friday for Jefferson and Lewis counties.
The NWS says the wind could make it feel as low as -40 degrees.
Dangerously cold wind chills can result in frostbite and hypothermia in even a short time for anyone outside without the proper clothing.
The record cold weather is expected to break by Friday.
on their car thermometers on way in to work. 
