Source: New York Post
Originally Published by: Polar Vortex backs off as new pattern change fuels much-needed winter out West Rare Gulf-effect snow flurries spotted across Tampa Bay, Florida Next round of snow begins across winter-weary East NEW YORK – Amid a winter of relentless Arctic conditions, the most powerful polar punch of the season is expected this week across the Northeast, with dangerous wind chill temperatures approaching 25 degrees below zero in some places. Powerful winds of the northwest will usher in air associated with the polar vortex to the densely populated metro areas of Boston, New York and Philadelphia. National Weather Service (NWS) offices are keeping a close eye on the weather setup and could issue Extreme Cold Warnings — rarely seen in the Northeast.