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Temperatures dip around region

Brrrr ... it's cold!

The thermometer registered one degree at 7:30 a.m. Sunday in Tamaqua, and strong, gusty winds dipped the wind chill to 20 below.The arctic blast will be with us into Monday and then bitter cold temps will return later this week.Limit your time outdoors, say medical professionals. In addition, animal rights groups urge residents to bring pets indoors.A wind chill warning is in effect until 11 a.m. on Monday, according to the National Weather Service.Conditions will be cold enough to cost frostbite in 15 minutes if proper precautions are not taken.Winds are expected to reach 30 mph through Sunday evening.Snow could return to the area on Tuesday, but the forecast is currently calling for only a small amount in the morning.