Snow threat grows for this weekend across New York City area

The Brief

  • Dangerous Arctic air has returned to the New York City area, bringing record lows and sharp temperature drops.
  • Meanwhile, a weekend system could bring rain and snow to the region, with the polar vortex influencing storm potential.
  • Sunday morning may begin with rain and snow showers before temperatures plunge into the teens.

NEW YORK CITY The New York City area is bracing for another round of bitter cold as Arctic air settles over the region this week, with the potential for weekend snow returning.

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Temperatures have already dropped sharply, and forecasters warn that even colder air will move in again by Saturday and Sunday.

FOX Weather describes the pattern as an ‘Arctic blast,’ with a second surge of extreme cold expected to arrive heading into the weekend.

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