Extreme Cold Weekend Ahead: Prepare for Bitterly Cold Temperatures, Strong Winds, and Possible Snow in New York and New Jersey
Get ready for a bitterly cold weekend in the New York and New Jersey area, with strong winds and the possibility of snow. An Extreme Cold Warning is in place for the entire Tri-State Area, so be sure to dress warmly. First Alert Weather Days have been declared for both Saturday and Sunday. Friday will see temperatures in the low 30s with mostly cloudy skies and wind chills in the 20s. Snow showers are expected in the evening, with light snow continuing overnight before an arctic front moves through. Accumulations will be minor, with most areas seeing a coating to an inch of snow. Temperatures will plummet on Saturday, dropping into the teens and single digits by sunset, with wind chills below zero and gusts up to 40 mph. An Extreme Cold Warning and Wind Advisory will be in effect through Sunday. Sunday morning will bring single-digit temperatures and sub-zero wind chills, with highs only reaching the teens despite sunny skies. It will be a frigid weekend, so stay warm and safe.