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USPS will suspend delivery in some places Jan. 30 due to dangerously cold weather.

The Postal Service will suspend delivery in some areas Wednesday, Jan. 30, due to extreme winter weather.

Forecasters are warning of dangerously cold conditions in the Midwest and other parts of the nation. In some places, wind chills could dip 60 degrees below zero.

In a statement, USPS said it will temporarily suspend delivery service “to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees.”

The USPS Service Alerts page has more information, including a list of the ZIP Codes where service is temporarily suspended.

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