New York & New Jersey Extreme Cold Warning: Snow, Arctic Air, and Dangerous Wind Chills

Arctic Air and Snowfall

• 🥶 Arctic air is set to descend upon the New York and New Jersey area, bringing dangerously low temperatures.
• ❄️ An incoming weather system will bring spotty snow showers starting Friday evening, with potential for snow squalls overnight.
• 📈 Snow accumulation is expected to be around a half-inch to an inch in the city, with potentially one to three inches north and east of town.

Dangerous Wind Chills and Temperatures

• 📉 Temperatures will plummet throughout the weekend, with feels-like temperatures ranging from -15 to -35 degrees Fahrenheit.
• 🌬️ Widespread wind advisories and high wind warnings are in effect for the south, with gusts potentially reaching 50 to 60 mph.
• ⚠️ By Saturday afternoon, wind chills will be below zero, and conditions will become even colder over the weekend.

Weekend Forecast and Preparations

• 🗓️ Friday is presented as the best day for any Super Bowl preps or outdoor activities before the severe weather hits.
• 🧊 Sidewalks and cars are still encased in snow and ice, indicating a lack of significant melt-off.
• ☀️ A warm-up is expected at the beginning of the following week.