Polar vortex to drench New York City in snow, followed by deadly deep freeze. Here's all you need to know
polar vortex is poised to transform New York City into a winter battleground this weekend, with heavy snowfall and bone-chilling Arctic air sweeping in from Siberia. The city is bracing for up to six inches of snow on Sunday, but the real danger will come in the form of a deep freeze that could make temperatures feel as cold as 15 degrees below zero.
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The nor’easter will kick off around noon on Sunday, bringing relentless snowfall into the evening. Northern New Jersey could face even harsher conditions, with accumulations reaching up to 10 inches, according to Fox Weather meteorologist Cody Braud. This will be NYC's first six-inch snowfall since December 2020, and it’s only the prelude to a dangerously cold week ahead.
“The cold will be even more dangerous than the snow,” Braud cautioned. “With the wind chill, Tuesday morning will likely feel below zero.”
As temperatures plunge into the low teens, wind gusts of up to 20 mph will make the cold almost unbearable. By Monday night, the National Weather Service predicts wind chills of minus-15 degrees, leading city officials to issue a “Code Blue” cold weather alert. Outreach teams will patrol all five boroughs, ensuring that the homeless population is
