apple. hard to believe with windchills so far below zero. by the end of the week, 40s on friday. 50s with rain on saturday. so it's a short but painful punch of cold air here in the northeast. richard? >> so it's that mixed blessing, isn't it, really? we don't have a lot of moisture. that made things more botheraea if you will. >> not dealing with a massive snowstorm. we can enjoy the dry weather. >> we'll take that. so will those in chicago and atlanta. thank you very much. developing right now, the house of representatives convened just a few minutes ago and then quickquick ly recessed until 6:30 p.m. after two weeks away for the holidays, it's front and center in the latest battle. long-term unemployment benefits that expire december 28th for 1.3 million americans. just a few hours ago, a bill extending those benefits survived a key vote in the senate. the measure surprisingly got the 60 votes needed to advance.