New York City is bracing for a bitter blow as a frigid Arctic blast swoops in from Canada, threatening to plunge temperatures into the teens. By Friday morning, forecasters predict a temperature drop that will send the city shivering, with wind chill making it feel like winter has truly arrived.
Meteorologist John Cristantello warns residents to "bundle up" and prepare for extended periods of cold weather, urging them to minimize exposure by staying indoors whenever possible. With temperatures expected to reach record lows in some areas, LaGuardia Airport's temperature on Dec. 5 (21 degrees) is already a benchmark that may be shattered this time around.
While Central Park's lowest recorded temperature was 11 degrees Fahrenheit back in 1926, experts are skeptical that will be beaten this year. Instead, the city can expect to feel more like it did during the depths of winter, with JFK Airport forecasted at a chilly 21 degrees and LaGuardia looking out for a low of just 20.
However, there's some relief on the horizon – warmer temperatures are expected to arrive over the weekend, offering a brief reprieve from the cold. But don't count on it staying that way, as another Arctic blast is expected to swing in by Monday, sending temperatures back into the mid-teens once again.
Meteorologist John Cristantello warns residents to "bundle up" and prepare for extended periods of cold weather, urging them to minimize exposure by staying indoors whenever possible. With temperatures expected to reach record lows in some areas, LaGuardia Airport's temperature on Dec. 5 (21 degrees) is already a benchmark that may be shattered this time around.
While Central Park's lowest recorded temperature was 11 degrees Fahrenheit back in 1926, experts are skeptical that will be beaten this year. Instead, the city can expect to feel more like it did during the depths of winter, with JFK Airport forecasted at a chilly 21 degrees and LaGuardia looking out for a low of just 20.
However, there's some relief on the horizon – warmer temperatures are expected to arrive over the weekend, offering a brief reprieve from the cold. But don't count on it staying that way, as another Arctic blast is expected to swing in by Monday, sending temperatures back into the mid-teens once again.
i dont wanna leave my house its like freezing outside what if we hit record lows i heard central park was 11 degrees back in 1926 that's crazy and now they're saying it might be lower this time can someone just bring me a hot cup of coffee or something to make me feel better lol the good news is warmer temps are coming over the weekend but then theres another arctic blast comin in monday...just great 
! Like, can't we just have a decent winter without freezing our buns off? I swear, I'm going to have to break out my parka and gloves again for like the 5th time this month... 
And what's up with all these arctic blasts coming in from Canada?! Can't they just chill (haha get it?) out? 
I've got a bunch of outdoor gigs coming up and now I'm stuck planning my outfits around thermal layers lol what's wrong with New York City getting some actual winter weather though? it's about time we had a good old-fashioned freeze fest 
anyone else trying to prep for this cold wave with copious amounts of hot cocoa and cozy blankets? 
so like arctic blast is gonna hit nyc and temps are gonna drop hard, like teens lol wintertime already 
. people gotta bundle up and stay indoors as much as possible tho 
. but hey, warmer temps will come over wknd so thats a lil silver lining 
. then again, another blast comes in monday... guess thats just how the forecast works 
. Newsflash: you're in NEW YORK CITY, it snows here. Get over it! And whats with all the "bundle up" stuff? Like, yeah sure we'll bundle up but only cuz our cars wont start at 0 degrees lol. And what's with the record low hype? Central park was like 11 degrees in 1926 and we're still standing 
It's already feeling like the Polar Vortex is coming back for revenge. On the bright side, warmer temps are supposed to roll in this weekend, but let's be real it'll probably just be a tease before another blast hits us 