<div class="" data-article-body="true"><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">Three rounds of cold Arctic air from a shifting polar vortex are expected to plunge much of the central and eastern U.S. into a cold snap in the coming weeks, meteorologists say. The first wave of the triple whammy of winter weather is happening this week.</p><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">“The week will end with some of the coldest air of the season so far, as a front advances from the Midwest into the Northeast and mid-Atlantic,” said Renee Duff, AccuWeather senior meteorologist.</p><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">Meteorologists forecast two more blasts of frigid temperatures for millions of people over the next two weeks.</p><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">“A displacement of the polar vortex is allowing Arctic air to seep into the central and eastern U.S.,” Duff explained. “A second cold outbreak is in the forecast next week, and a third round of frigid air is likely during the middle of the month.”</p><h2 class="mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl"><strong>When will the cold air arrive?</strong></h2><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">Brutally cold temperatures hit portions of the Midwest on Thursday morning, while the northern mid-Atlantic and New England will feel the freeze on Friday morning, according to the <a class="link " href="https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd" data-i13n="cpos:1;pos:1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:National Weather Service;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas">National Weather Service</a>.</p><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">“The outbreak this week will be the first of probably three such rounds with it,” said <a rel class="link  yahoo-link" href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/polar-vortex-bring-triple-whammy-183458197.html?guccounter=1" data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" data-ylk="slk:AccuWeather’s lead long-range meteorologist, Paul Pastelok;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;">AccuWeather’s lead long-range meteorologist, Paul Pastelok</a>. “Another cold blast is likely next week and a third the week after that.”</p><h2 class="mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl"><strong>How cold will it get?</strong></h2><figure class="relative mb-4"><div class="relative"><img alt="A woman jogs in the middle of a street during a snowstorm." loading="lazy" width="960" height="634" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="rounded-lg" style="color:transparent" src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/.Cm_fNQkBlqj09EI6GkRPg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzNDtjZj13ZWJw/https://d29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net/images/user-uploaded/AP25337705883714.jpg"><button aria-label="View larger image" class="group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent" data-ylk="elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;"><span class="absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none"><svg viewbox="0 0 22 22" aria-hidden="true" class="size-4 lg:size-6" width="22" height="22"><path d="M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z"></path></svg></span></button><dialog aria-label="Modal Dialog" aria-modal="true" class="fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden"></dialog></div><figcaption class="relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5"><div style="max-height:none;overflow:visible">A woman runs in Colorado Springs, Colo., on Dec. 3. (Christian Murdock/The Gazette via AP)</div></figcaption></figure><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">“Low temperatures in the negative single digits and teens for the Midwest and single digits and teens for the northern Mid-Atlantic/New England may challenge several daily record low temperatures,” the NWS said.</p><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">Along the Interstate 95 Northeast corridor, meteorologists predict temperatures will plunge into the 10s and 20s as the cold air moves east. Subzero temperatures are expected from the Dakotas and Minnesota to Iowa and Nebraska due to the blast of Arctic air.</p><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">For the next couple of days, here are the general forecast temperature highs from the NWS:</p><ul class="mb-4"><li class="ml-4 list-disc"><div class=""><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">Midwest: teens to 20s</p></div></li><li class="ml-4 list-disc"><div class=""><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">New England: 20s and 30s</p></div></li><li class="ml-4 list-disc"><div class=""><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">Central/southern Plains east to the mid-Atlantic: 30s and 40s</p></div></li><li class="ml-4 list-disc"><div class=""><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">Texas and Southeast: 40s and 50s</p></div></li></ul><h2 class="mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl"><strong>What is a polar vortex?</strong></h2><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">Let’s start with the “polar” part. A large area of low pressure and cold air is always surrounding Earth’s north and south poles. “Vortex” refers to the counterclockwise direction of air that keeps the colder air near both poles. During wintertime in the northern hemisphere, it’s common for the polar vortex to expand, pushing the cold air from the north pole to the south along the jet stream, <a class="link " href="https://www.weather.gov/safety/cold-polar-vortex" data-i13n="cpos:3;pos:1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:according to the NWS;cpos:3;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas">according to the NWS</a>.</p><h2 class="mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl"><strong>Staying safe if you lose power</strong></h2><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words"><a rel class="link  yahoo-link" href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/polar-vortex-bring-triple-whammy-183458197.html?guccounter=1" data-i13n="cpos:4;pos:1" data-ylk="slk:AccuWeather advises;cpos:4;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;">AccuWeather advises</a> people to complete winterizing their homes and water lines, and to have their furnaces checked and heating oil or propane ordered as soon as possible.</p><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">Here are some things the <a class="link " href="https://www.redcross.org/content/dam/redcross/atg/PDF_s/Preparedness___Disaster_Recovery/Disaster_Preparedness/Winter_Storm/PowerOutage.pdf" data-i13n="cpos:5;pos:1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:American Red Cross;cpos:5;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas">American Red Cross</a> recommends if you lose power and your main heat source:</p><ul class="mb-4"><li class="ml-4 list-disc"><div class=""><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">Only use generators, grills and camp stoves that are placed outdoors and away from windows to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.</p></div></li><li class="ml-4 list-disc"><div class=""><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">Never use a cooking oven or stove to heat your home, as this can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning and home fires.</p></div></li><li class="ml-4 list-disc"><div class=""><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">Use battery-powered lanterns or flashlights instead of candles due to the fire risk.</p></div></li><li class="ml-4 list-disc"><div class=""><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">Close off any rooms you don’t need.</p></div></li><li class="ml-4 list-disc"><div class=""><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">Use care when using fireplaces and space heaters. Keep anything that could catch fire at least 3 feet away from the heat source.</p></div></li></ul><h2 class="mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl"><strong>Staying safe if you have to go outdoors</strong></h2><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">The <a class="link " href="https://www.redcross.org/local/kansas/about-us/news-and-events/news/bitter-cold-coming--red-cross-has-tips-to-stay-safe.html#:~:text=The%20American%20Red%20Cross%20has%20tips%20for,*%20Numb%20fingers%2C%20toes%2C%20ears%2C%20or%20nose" data-i13n="cpos:6;pos:1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:American Red Cross;cpos:6;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas">American Red Cross</a> advises that if you must go outside, keep as much of your skin covered as possible to avoid frostbite. Wear layers of loose-fitting, warm clothing and a hat; mittens snug at the wrist are better than gloves. Wear a ski mask or a scarf to help cover your face, and water-resistant boots, if possible, to help keep your feet dry.</p><p class="mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words">Avoid overexertion that often occurs from walking through deep snow; it could bring on a heart attack or a more serious medical condition.</p></div>

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