Instant Alert: Photos show how a 'bomb cyclone' is pummeling New York City with snow and ice

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Photos show how a 'bomb cyclone' is pummeling New York City with snow and ice by Leanna Garfield on Jan 4, 2018, 3:16 PM Advertisement Early Thursday morning, a powerful winter storm hit New York City. The Nor’easter is expected to threaten the area with heavy snow, fast winds, and close-to-zero temperatures until Sunday, when it will make its way to Massachusetts and parts of Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Maine. Meteorologists say that the storm is experiencing "bombogenesis," meaning rapid atmospheric pressure has fallen below 24 millibars in less than 24 hours. In other words, the low air pressure is creating an especially strong storm. Take a look at how New York City is coping. SEE ALSO: Here's when the 'bomb cyclone' will hit, how cold it will be, and how much snow will fall on the East Coast A frigid storm is hitting cities, including New York City, along the Eastern seaboard. Temperatures will drop close to zero on on Friday evening in New York City. When you factor in the windchill, New York will feel as cold as -35 on Saturday. Both New York City and Philadelphia are under a winter storm warning from Thursday at 1 a.m. through Friday at 1 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. Around 8 inches of snow will blanket the city. Long Island could get up to a foot. If the storm moves further east, snowfall accumulation could increase as well. See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to: nguyenvu1187.love5@blogger.com   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011