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Arctic Blast Unleashes Frigid Grip Across US
8 Dec
Summary
- Arctic air will sweep across the northeastern US this weekend.
- Wind chills could fall below zero, with temperatures in single digits.
- Multiple Arctic air waves from the polar vortex are expected through mid-December.
A potent arctic blast is forecast to descend upon the northeastern United States this weekend, bringing with it extreme cold conditions. The National Weather Service has indicated that wind chills could plummet below zero, particularly during overnight hours. High temperatures are expected to hover in the single digits and teens, with lows potentially reaching zero Fahrenheit.
This cold snap is the latest in a series of frigid air intrusions driven by the polar vortex. Meteorologists predict multiple waves of Arctic air will surge south from Canada through mid-December, affecting the Plains, Midwest, and Northeast. One forecast suggests temperatures in many Midwest areas could drop below zero Fahrenheit, significantly below historical averages.
The coldest days for the Northeast and mid-Atlantic are anticipated to be Saturday and Sunday, December 13th and 14th. During this period, afternoon temperatures may struggle to reach the freezing mark in major cities like New York City. This forthcoming cold spell is expected to be colder and more prolonged than previous outbreaks.
