Polar Vortex Brings Arctic Cold, Snow to US

Welcome back. I'm Tiffany Meyer. A shifting polar vortex will bring several blasts of arctic air to the central and eastern US through the middle of the month. Each cold wave could bring accumulating snow to affected areas. Entities Christina Corona reports on some of the locations expected to be hit the hardest. Freezing temperatures are expected to hit much of the central and eastern United States over the next few weeks. The first of three polar vortex systems is expected this month, bringing surges of arctic air that could spark flurries, snow squalls, and even larger storms in some areas. According to Acue Weather, this week's outbreak will likely be the first of three, with another cold blast possible next week and a third the week after, which could drive up energy demands. The upper Midwest and Northern Plains are already feeling the impact of Canada's Arctic air with wind chills ranging from minus 10 to minus 255 degrees expected on Thursday. The cold wave will hit states including North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and parts of the Northeast with frigid temperatures lingering into Friday. The first Arctic front will sweep off the northeast coast Thursday night, bringing flurries, snow showers, and heavier snow squalls across New York and New England. Some areas in the Northeast could drop well below zero, including the Aderond DAXs in northeastern New York, where temperatures may reach near 20 below zero. Boston could see lows in the teens with widespread temperatures in the 20s from New York City to Washington DC. Where winds are strong, temperatures could feel 10 to 25 degrees colder than the actual air temperature. Officials say anyone who hasn't winterized their homes, checked furnaces, or stocked heating fuel should do so as soon as possible. Christina Corona, NTD News.