Prolonged freezing temperatures have partially frozen the Delaware Bay, disrupting ferry service, challenging maritime navigation and drawing attention to rare winter conditions along the coast.

As extreme cold temperatures continue across the area, plumbers say they are responding to a surge of calls from homeowners dealing with frozen and burst pipes.

As the region digs out from a powerful winter storm that left behind icy parking lots and freezing temperatures, AAA is warning drivers to take precautions before hitting the road.