NYC Snowstorm and Arctic Blast: A Deep Freeze Following the Flurries

New York and New Jersey experienced a winter storm on Sunday, bringing varying levels of snowfall across the region. While some areas saw over six inches of accumulation, others reported only a few inches.

Snowfall Totals:

• Highest totals: Highland Mills, NY (8.1 inches), Hopewell Junction, NY (8 inches), Chester, NY (7.7 inches), Congers, NY (6.5 inches), and Kinnelon, NJ (7 inches).
• NYC: Central Park (1.6 inches), LaGuardia Airport (3.5 inches).

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However, the snow is only half the story. A dangerous arctic cold front is now impacting the area, bringing dangerously low wind chills.

Dangerous Cold Ahead:

• Today: Temperatures in the mid-20s, but feeling like the teens due to wind chill.
• Tonight: Frigid temperatures with wind chills below zero.
• Tuesday & Wednesday: Temperatures in the teens, feeling even colder due to wind chill.
• Beyond: Temperatures will gradually moderate later in the week, but will still remain below freezing.

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Public works crews are working to clear streets before the deep freeze sets in, treating roads with calcium chloride to melt ice at lower temperatures. Residents are urged to dress warmly in layers and be cautious of icy conditions, especially on bridges, overpasses, and sidewalks.

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