STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York City residents are facing frigid temperatures that truly embody the heart of winter in what is yet another round of Arctic air seeping southward into the U.S.
The influence the polar vortex has had so far this year is not to be overlooked. While below-average conditions are forecast to persist in parts of downstate New York through the end of January, the latest outlook for February shows a shift in conditions.
According to the latest monthly outlook by the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center, February will revert the monthly climate pattern to one which characterized much of 2024 — above-average temperatures.
Temperatures across most of New York State look to be “leaning above” average in the month ahead. However, the probability varies by exact location…