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There have been 13 outdoor deaths since last Friday, the mayor's office said.

Thirteen people have been found dead outside in the old weather across New York City since last Friday.

A City Hall spokesperson released a statement on Friday saying,

"We can confirm there have been 13 outdoor deaths since the start of the snow storm and this stretch of life-threatening cold weather. From our DSS workers to NYPD officers, our administration has intensified homeless outreach efforts and successfully made over 800 placements since the beginning of what could be the longest period of consecutive sub-32 degree days in city history. And tonight, as part of our whole of government response to this weather crisis, we have opened a new low-barrier shelter and are utilizing on-call ambulettes that will go through the city and that will go directly to homeless individuals, encourage them to come into the unit for a meal and to warm up, and address any clinical needs."

In coordination with the National Weather Service, NYCEM is monitoring a coastal low-pressure system expected to bring cold temperatures, breezy winds and a very small potential of light snow to the city, which may lead to slick road conditions and potential travel disruptions over the weekend.

"New Yorkers should take this cold weather seriously. Temperatures are dangerously low, with icy conditions as a result, and even short trips can be dangerous. If you can, stay indoors, keep warm, and limit time outside. If you need to travel, use public transportation and give yourself extra time. City agencies are working around the clock to clear streets, improve road conditions, and get New Yorkers indoors and out of the cold as we continue recovering from last weekend's heavy snowfall. As we face what could be the harshest stretch of cold weather in New York City history, we all must do our part and stay prepared," said New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani.

"As cleanup from last weekend's storm continues, even light additional snowfall and extreme cold can create challenges," said NYCEM Commissioner Zach Iscol. "We encourage New Yorkers to stay alert, look out for their neighbors, and travel carefully."

The dangerous bitter cold is not good for the skin or infrastructure in Yonkers, where residents are still digging out their cars, and crews are using heavy machinery to haul away huge snow piles.

Layers were an absolute must on Friday, yet another day of subfreezing temperatures, made worse by a brisk wind.

Yonkers is nicknamed the City of Seven Hills, but even for emergency vehicles, navigating tight, snow-packed streets is difficult.

The Department of Public Works Snow Emergency Command Center remains active.

Crews are using heavy machinery to haul away huge snow piles that have not melted. Outside contractors have even been brought in to help speed up overnight work. The initial focus is clearing main arteries for emergency vehicles, then clearing commercial districts.

Eyewitness News reporter Marcus Solis has more on how the city is coping with the cold and leftover snow.

Marcus Solis has the latest on cold temperatures in Yonkers.

It is so cold out there, even wild animals are trying to warm up.

Our sister station WPVI said a viewer sent in a photo of a fox that snuck into the Giant grocery store in Broomall, Delaware County.

The creature was curled up asleep on a lower shelf for at least an hour before animal control removed it.