Thu Dec 04 12:30:00 UTC 2025: News Article:

New England Braces for Arctic Blast, Sub-Zero Temperatures Expected

New England is set to experience its coldest temperatures of the season as a surge of Arctic air descends upon the region Thursday. The polar vortex, a band of wind that holds frigid air in the stratosphere, has weakened, sending a splinter of intensely cold air southward.

The day will begin with mostly cloudy skies and a chance of scattered snow squalls from late morning into the afternoon, potentially impacting all New England states. Snow squalls, short bursts of heavy snow, could reduce visibility.

Thursday afternoon will bring a sharp drop in temperatures as the Arctic front moves in, plummeting to the teens by evening. Gusty winds of 20 to 30 mph will make conditions feel even colder. Thursday night is expected to be bitterly cold, with temperatures dropping below zero in some areas, marking the coldest night of the season.

While the worst of the cold is expected to last only 24 hours, residents are urged to bundle up and take precautions against the extreme temperatures. The good news is a slight warm-up is expected over the weekend, However, another shot of cold air is predicted for early next week.

Summary of Text:

New England is preparing for an Arctic air mass that will bring the coldest temperatures of the season. Thursday will start with clouds and potential snow squalls, followed by a dramatic temperature drop in the afternoon and evening. Sub-zero temperatures are expected overnight. The cold snap is due to a splinter of the polar vortex. While temperatures will rebound briefly over the weekend, another cold front is expected early next week. The public is advised to take precautions.

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