Synopsis:
The Arctic Express is here. Temperatures have plummetted as a bitterly cold airmass works in from Canada. The wind will feel like a slap in the face and sting with gusts up to 45mph. Wind chill factors will be well below zero along the coast falling to -15º to -35º to the Northwest (map above). Wind Chill Advisories and Warnings are up for the entire tri-state area. Please cover all exposed skin if not it could become a dangerous situation. Dress in layers, that tends to deaden the air between the layers and in turn keep you warm.
The reason for the bitter blast and strong winds is due to an intense storm over the Canadian maritimes and a strong high pressure over the Great Lakes. The result is Arctic air funneling in from the North Pole. The difference in pressure between the two systems mentioned is the culprit behind the strong winds.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day temperatures will only be in the single digits inland to the mid teens along the coast despite the sunshine.
Tonight will be frigid with the strong winds slowly diminishing after midnight. Lows will be near 0º inland, around 10º at the coast.
It’ll be a slow recovery on Tuesday with plenty of sunshine as highs reach the mid and upper 20s.
A January thaw is expected Wednesday into Thursday with showers likely.
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Martin Luther King Day:
Mostly sunny, windy and bitterly cold. Highs only in the single digits to mid teens. Wind chills well below 0º. Northwest winds at 15-30mph with gusts to 45mph.
Tonight:
Mostly clear, windy and bitterly cold. Lows near 10º in the City, near 0º inland. Wind chills below 0º. Northwest winds at 15-30mph with higher gusts, diminishing after midnight.
Tuesday:
Sunny and cold. Highs in the upper 20s.
Wednesday:
Mostly cloudy and much milder. Chance of showers. Highs in the mid 40s.
Thursday:
Mostly cloudy. Rain likely during the morning. Highs near 50º.
Friday:
Partly sunny and seasonal. Highs in the mid 30s.