Lower 48 Faces Dangerous Cold Snap Late This Week
• Dangerous cold snap expected across the Lower 48 due to a weakening polar vortex.
• Extreme wind chills could reach -53°F in northern Minnesota, with frostbite possible in minutes.
• New York City anticipates temperatures dropping to -6°F, urging residents to take precautions.
Polar vortex to send frigid Arctic air
The Lower 48 states are bracing for a dangerous cold snap later this week as a weakening polar vortex sends frigid Arctic air plunging into the High Plains and beyond. Residents are being warned to prepare for dangerously low temperatures and extreme wind chills that could lead to frostbite in minutes.
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