Extreme Cold Weather Alerts Issued for 100 Million Americans Across Northeast
A severe cold weather system is affecting the Northeast United States, placing approximately 100 million Americans under extreme cold warnings. The coldest winds of the season are expected, with wind chills potentially reaching -20 degrees Fahrenheit in areas such as Michigan and northern Ohio. Southern Ohio and West Virginia may experience wind chills in the -10s, while Richmond, Virginia, could see below-zero wind chills. New York City might face wind chills as low as -20, and upstate New York around Saranac Lake could experience -40. The extreme cold is attributed to strong winds gusting between 30 to 50 mph, particularly on Saturday. The cold weather system is also bringing snow, with light snow showers expected from the Appalachians to upstate New York. Boston and much of New England are forecasted to receive 2 to 4 inches of snow through Saturday evening.