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Recent modeling outputs have revealed a concerning trend: the emergence of exceptionally cold air that could rival the record lows seen in winter seasons from the past decade. The National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center has updated its forecasts, indicating that the cold air mass may extend further into the eastern United States than initially expected. This inundation of frigid air is associated with a positive PNA (Pacific North America Pattern) that redirects cold air from Canada straight into the eastern states.

Historical Context

December has already established itself as one of the coldest months on the East Coast in recent years; if forecasts hold true, January might dethrone it, marking the most extreme winter conditions observed since 2013-2014.