Polar vortex to bring shockingly cold temps, potential snowstorm to the Big Apple: ‘May not be escaping the 30s’

Category: Weather

A polar vortex is expected to bring extremely cold temperatures and a potential snowstorm to New York City, with highs possibly falling into the 30s. Meteorologists warn that any slight changes in storm track could significantly affect precipitation types. Projections indicate below-average temperatures across the eastern U.S. through mid-January, with January potentially being the coldest month since 2014.

Keywords: polar vortex, New York City, cold temperatures

Source: New York Post

Update At: 1/1/2025

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