Its typical, i’m right now about 300 miles south, cold but not abnormally so. Its currently 21F, thats really moderate to warm, forecast is still above normal according t historical temps so in summary i think this is just another hysterical drama bogus report to create social attention, or diversion.
Two or three times I've been in a small town in Quebec that I visit occasionally when it's gotten down to -30F or -40F.IIRC January low temps in that town are usually about -10F to -15F but lower temps aren't unheard of there.I suspect it might be the same for you guys in the Great White North.