ARTIC BOMB?

This cold weather isn’t going anywhere. An Arctic air mass will settle over the region ahead of the storm, driving temperatures into the teens and pushing wind chills into the single digits. That deep cold will help snow accumulate, but it also raises concerns about prolonged icy conditions and dangerously low temperatures that are expected to linger into next week. A Code Blue remains in effect, and outreach teams are checking on vulnerable New Yorkers.

A devastating swath of ice will hit dozens of cities from northern Texas to southern Virginia, with the likelihood of long-lasting power outages.

Meanwhile, NYC’s Central Park hasn’t recorded more than a foot of snow since February 2021, when over 17 inches fell. It’s too early to say whether this weekend will reach that level, but the threat is close enough that the forecast deserves attention.

The numbers will shift before Sunday. Still, with the timing, the cold, and the city’s preparations, this is shaping up to be a legitimate winter storm. Keep checking updates, and you may want to rethink that early Monday meeting.

As the air mass settles in ahead of the storm, it's dropping temperatures into the teens and pushing wind chills into the single digits. That kind of cold helps snow stick, but it also means ice could linger and dangerous conditions may stretch well into next week. A Code Blue is in effect, with outreach teams checking on vulnerable New Yorkers.

The Big Apple hasn’t seen more than a foot of snow since February 2021, when over 17 inches fell. It’s still too soon to say if this storm gets there, but it’s close enough that no one should brush this off.

Forecasts will keep changing before Sunday. However, with the timing, the cold, and the city’s posture, this is shaping up to be the real thing. Keep checking updates—and maybe don’t lock in that early Monday meeting just yet.

We know this Winter storm isn’t just about snow, it’s about the frost that comes with it. An Arctic air mass is moving in ahead of the system, sending temperatures into the teens and wind chills into the single digits. That will help snow accumulate, but it also raises the risk of icy roads, prolonged freezing conditions, and dangerously low temperatures that are expected to linger into next week. A Code Blue remains in effect, and outreach teams are checking on vulnerable New Yorkers.

To put the potential in context, Central Park hasn’t topped a foot of snow since February 2021, when more than 17 inches fell. It’s still too early to say whether this storm reaches that level, but it’s close enough to warrant serious attention.

The forecast will evolve before Sunday. Still, given the timing, the cold, and the city’s preparations, this is shaping up as a legitimate winter storm. Keep an eye on updates—and consider keeping Monday morning flexible.