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The Tri-State area, including NYC, New Jersey and Connecticut, remains in a brutal cold spell with wind chills as low as 5–10 degrees below zero; warming shelters stay open, hundreds in Brooklyn lose power due to snow and road-salt issues, and officials warn frostbite can occur quickly as more Arctic cold and winter hazards loom this week.
Central Florida remains under a freeze warning into Monday as temperatures drop to the upper 20s in Orlando and below freezing in Ocala, The Villages, and Palm Coast, with wind chills in the teens to the mid-20s and breezes up to 20 mph; after the cold spell, temperatures rebound to around 40 by early Wednesday, and another front brings a rain chance Thursday; residents are urged to protect exposed pipes, bring outdoor pets indoors, cover plants, and check on vulnerable neighbors.
Central Florida is under wind advisories, a freeze warning, and an extreme cold warning through Monday morning as winds up to 45 mph drive wind chills into the single digits; some areas could endure 12–16 hours of subfreezing temperatures, with more than 12 hours of freezing in parts of the Orlando area. Temperatures rebound by Monday afternoon, but another freeze is possible early Tuesday for some locations; residents should protect pipes, check on neighbors, and bring outdoor pets inside.
A historic winter storm blankets the Cincinnati Tri-State, with 10+ inches already and 12–16 inches possible west of I-71; another 2–3 inches may fall today, with totals varying by area (southeast 6–10 inches, north 8–12). Travel remains hazardous into Monday as gusty winds cause blowing snow. Bitter cold follows, with wind chills near -15 to -10 Sunday night into Tuesday. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect through noon Monday, with a Cold Weather Advisory and an Extreme Cold Watch in place through Tuesday.
A fast-moving U.S. winter storm brings dangerous wind chills to Chicago (-3 to -11 F, feels like -20 to -25) and lake-effect snow that could total 5–6 inches in parts of the area, with a Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 6 p.m. Saturday to 6 p.m. Sunday. The system is fueling widespread travel disruptions, including thousands of flight cancellations nationwide and several at O’Hare and Midway, as conditions are expected to create slick roads tonight into Sunday.
A Winter Storm Warning spans the Dayton region as a weekend storm delivers 6–12 inches of snow, with heavy snowfall overnight and Sunday morning. Travel becomes difficult through Monday due to snow-covered roads and blowing/drifting snow, and bitter cold follows with subzero morning lows and wind chills well below zero.
Colder-than-ever air is blasting in today with gusty winds and subzero wind chills, while a major weekend storm is expected to dump heavy snow across the region, potentially 6 inches to a foot in many areas by Monday and prompting travel delays and closures.
With wind chills forecast to dip to -45F, Minnesota faces the possibility of statewide school closures—rare in modern times, though not unprecedented during the 2019 polar vortex. Typically, wind chills around -35F prompt closures; last year saw many districts cancel in-person classes or switch to online learning when wind chills ranged from -35F to -45F. Minnesota’s cold history includes multi-year extreme winters in the 1990s and the record-breaking -60F in Tower in 1996, underscoring why these decisions hinge on district policies and emergency powers.
Chicago is bracing for a brutal weekend cold snap, with wind chills potentially reaching minus 35 degrees and subzero temperatures through early next week. The National Weather Service warns frostbite can occur within minutes for exposed skin, with gusty snow showers and travel hazards expected. Residents are urged to dress in layers, limit outdoor exposure, and keep pets indoors. The piece also notes landlords must provide adequate heat under the Chicago Heat Ordinance.
A Winter Weather Advisory covers all of Western New York through 7 a.m. Thursday with 2–5 inches of snow expected, gusts up to 35 mph, and blowing snow that could make travel slippery; periods of snow continue into the Thursday morning commute, with additional lake-effect bands possible late Thursday into Friday. Arctic air arrives Friday into Saturday, bringing highs in the low teens and wind chills near 20 below zero; a Weather Impact Alert is in effect for the dangerous cold. The advisory also extends to northern Pennsylvania counties McKean and Potter until 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Baltimore on Jan 20 is very cold with temperatures around 25°F and wind chills near 13°F under sunny skies; a brief milder break is expected later, followed by a weekend winter storm forecast to hit Sunday, with ongoing updates to monitor potential snow/ice.
Storm Team 2 has issued a Weather Impact Alert for Monday and Tuesday as arctic air brings heavy lake-effect snow to Western New York, with very cold wind chills (down to 10–20 below zero), travel disruptions and possible school delays. A Winter Storm Watch covers multiple counties, with forecasts of over half a foot of snow in the heaviest bands; exact location of the heaviest snow bands could change in the coming days.
A cold front brings early flurries and breezy, chilly conditions to Minnesota, with temperatures dropping into the single digits and wind chills into the teens and 20s below zero, followed by a warming trend and milder weather approaching Christmas week.
Southeast Michigan is experiencing blustery and snowy conditions on Black Friday, with snow showers expected to be more persistent south of M-59 and along the I-94 corridor. Ann Arbor could see up to an inch of snow, while Detroit may receive up to half an inch. Drivers should be cautious of slick roads and reduced visibility, especially on bridges and ramps. Wind chill values will remain in the teens due to breezy conditions, with westerly winds gusting up to 30 mph. Cold weather is expected to continue into the first week of December.
New Hampshire is expected to experience cold and breezy conditions with below-normal temperatures and wind chills, followed by a winter storm on Saturday. The storm will bring snow initially, with a change to rain in southern areas, leading to slippery road conditions. The mountains and North Country could see a foot of snow or more, while areas to the south may receive 6-12 inches. Uncertainty remains in snowfall amounts, particularly in the Plymouth to Laconia region. Residents are advised to stay updated on forecasts and weather alerts.