February 9, 2026
New York City Faces Extreme Cold Colder Than Antarctica Amid Fierce Arctic Winds
New York City hit a chilling 3 degrees Sunday, colder than Antarctica's McMurdo Station, with wind chills reaching -14°F. Over 43 million people are under Extreme Cold Warnings as Arctic air sweeps the Northeast, making it the worst freeze in two decades. Despite rising deaths from hypothermia, homeless remain on the streets.