Cold Weather and Snow Forecast for Tri-State Area

Tonight's Cold and Windchills

• 🥶 Windchills will be a significant issue tonight, with temperatures feeling about 5 degrees colder due to the wind.
• 🏠 Morning lows are expected to be in the teens and 20s, necessitating pipe patrol and caution for potential refreezing on corners and sidewalks.

Snow Potential Later in the Week

• 🌨️ Moisture falling through Wednesday into Thursday morning will likely be in flake form but not widespread.
• ⚠️ A more active system is anticipated for Friday, with potential for snow, especially right along the Jersey Shore.
• ✈️ Snow is expected in areas like Raleigh, North Carolina, indicating a potentially brutal weather pattern in the Carolinas.

Extreme Cold Expected

• 🌡️ By Thursday afternoon, windchills will be in the single digits, with Central Park potentially seeing temperatures around 17 degrees and the west side around 10 degrees.
• ❄️ This extreme cold is expected to persist into Friday morning and throughout the weekend, with even colder air arriving the first part of next week.

Safety and Comfort Concerns

• ⚠️ The primary concern is comfort and safety due to the prolonged cold temperatures, impacting millions of Americans.
• 💧 It's important to force fluids and stay hydrated, even in cold weather, and to take precautions for children and pets.
• 🚗 Ensure your car is ready and prepared for the cold conditions.