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Displaying all articles tagged:
Polar Vortex
extreme weather
Feb. 16, 2021
Extreme Winter Weather Wreaks Havoc Across U.S.
Over 3.3 million households in Texas are still without power, much of the country is frozen, and more snow and ice are on the way.
By
Chas Danner
polar vortex
Jan. 31, 2019
Just How Cold Is It? Let the Tweets Show You.
Frozen toilet bowls. Frozen pants. Frozen boiling water.
By
Madison Malone Kircher
the city politic
Jan. 30, 2019
Hundreds of NYCHA Residents Are Facing the Polar Vortex With No Heat
With temps dropping and a potential federal takeover looming, tenants are being hit with trouble on all sides – and some are talking rent strike.
By
Sarah Jones
talking about the weather
Jan. 30, 2019
The Midwest Is Frozen
Chicago is currently Chiberia thanks to a polar vortex.
By
Adam K. Raymond
talking about the weather
Dec. 15, 2016
Reminder: Freezing Today, Worse Tomorrow, and Maybe Some Snow Along the Way
Wind chills near zero are likely.
By
Jen Kirby
talking about the weather
Apr. 1, 2016
The Polar Vortex Is Visiting NYC This Weekend
Lows in the 30s and 60 mph gusts.
By
Jen Kirby
Dec. 11, 2015
It’s Basically Springtime in New York City
We’ll probably break a record this weekend as highs peak into the mid-60s this Sunday.
By
Jen Kirby
talking about the weather
Jan. 22, 2014
All That Snow Made a Bit of a Mess — Blame De Blasio?
A morning guide to the transportation problems and the rest of the fallout.
By
Joe Coscarelli
talking about the weather
Jan. 21, 2014
The Snow Has Started and It Won’t Stop Until You’re Miserable
Sure, it looks pretty now …
By
Joe Coscarelli
talking about the weather
Jan. 17, 2014
Beware the Return of the Polar Vortex
It’s due back next week.
By
Joe Coscarelli
transportation
Jan. 10, 2014
How Do People Use Citi Bike When It’s Cold Out?
Quickly and deliberately.
By
Adam Martin
polar vortex
Jan. 9, 2014
Dozens Injured Throwing Boiling Water Into Winter Air
Don’t try this at home.
By
Joe Coscarelli
crazy things
Jan. 8, 2014
Insane People Used Citi Bike 6,669 Times During the Polar Vortex Yesterday
It was four degrees, remember?
By
Joe Coscarelli
polar vortex
Jan. 8, 2014
Bro Pees Outside in Below-Zero Cold, for Science
Someone had to do it.
By
Joe Coscarelli
no risk of melting
Jan. 7, 2014
Video: Is Anyone Eating Ice Cream in New York’s Record-Breaking Cold?
At least one tourist bought a frozen yogurt in Times Square today.
By
Abraham Riesman
talking about the weather
Jan. 7, 2014
It’s Too Cold to Be on the Lam
According to an escaped prisoner in Kentucky.
By
Caroline Bankoff
talking about the weather
Jan. 7, 2014
Polar Vortex Traps Amtrak Riders for 13 Hours
Everywhere is a mess, but these people had a really terrible night.
By
Joe Coscarelli
talking about the weather
Jan. 6, 2014
Polar Vortex Getting Ready to Ruin Your Day [Update: It’s Ruined]
The temperature will drop about 50 degrees in NYC today, and it’s worse elsewhere.
By
Joe Coscarelli