As a massive cross-country storm rages across the East Coast, much of the Northeast braces for a mix of snow and ice, followed by a prolonged period of bitter cold.
The storm began overnight and will bring significant snowfall to parts of the region on Monday, January 6.
Accumulations are expected to reach 6 inches in southern New Jersey and southern Pennsylvania, with some areas in Maryland and Virginia receiving up to a foot.
Many areas are likely to experience hazardous icy conditions.
After the storm, temperatures will remain dangerously low for the rest of the week. Monday’s high will be in the mid-20s, but the wind chill factor will make it feel 10 degrees colder.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures may not rise above freezing until Sunday, January 12th.
“Prolonged heating demand, frozen pipes, dangerously low AccuWeather RealFeel Temperatures, and power outages can all occur this week,” said AccuWeather Meteorologist Alex Duffus.
During this period, temperatures are expected to be 12 to 25 degrees below average for this time of year.
