At Pullen Park, it's usually a Sunday afternoon packed with people. But on Sunday, only the brave few got the park to themselves.
"It's nice because it's usually kind of crowded out here, it's tough with the cold, but we got three layers on the kids, they're doing well, we're the one that are kind of suffering, but it's all right," said George Matta.
The Holiday Express train ride was listed by the City of Raleigh as a Code Red, postponed because of the high winds.
And heading into Monday, some families worried about the sheer cold making it safe in the morning as children get ready for the bus.
"We drive them to the bus stop so they can sit in the car," said Danielle White.
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Groups such as Warmth for Wake are also gearing up to head into the coldest temperatures of the season so far.
The program, which provides financial assistance for heating, said it expects a greater need this year.
"We've got a lot of people and a lot of people who don't have a job, and I would think that that would be something that would lead to serious pain during a cold snap," says Thad Woodard with Warmth for Wake.
For those who need more immediate help, the program also has space heaters that people have donated.
"There are a lot of people who may have just one room in a house that is rented by the room. And if they don't have any heating there, there's nothing built into the house, then this is an alternative that really works," he said.
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