December is off to a chillier-than-typical start for much of the country.

Bitter cold is taking hold across the United States on Thursday, with millions waking up to freezing temperatures and in some areas, subzero wind chills.

Long Island will see the mercury plunge tonight with temperatures dropping 15 to 20 degrees below normal for this time of year, according to the National Weather Service.

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