New Yorkers deserve a medal for putting up with this week’s brutal cold, and we’re officially awarding one to each and every one of you: 🏅
We wish that medal came with better news—like warmer days just around the corner. Sadly, it doesn’t. The forecast has other plans, so you may want to throw on an extra layer before reading what’s ahead.
🌨️ Bomb Cyclone Ahead
The next challenge comes in the form of a bomb cyclone—a rapidly intensifying winter storm that develops when pressure drops dramatically in a short period of time. This one is set to take aim at New York City and much of the Northeast, arriving Saturday night, lingering through Sunday, and finally clearing out by Sunday night.
A report by FOX Weather says the storm is likely to intensify rapidly, a phenomenon known as “bombing out,” potentially transforming it into a bomb cyclone. Forecast models show its central pressure could plunge as it moves offshore, a key indicator that the system is strengthening fast and becoming more dangerous.
🏙️ What This Means for NYC
For our favorite city, this storm could bring another round of snow, strong winds, and bitter cold just as the region is still digging out from recent weather…