An Arctic blast has plunged Philly into a bone-chilling cold, but forecasters say a thaw is coming this week, offering a welcome break for residents stuck indoors.
Why it matters: This frigid stretch is not for the birds, creating dangerously cold conditions and keeping Philly blanketed under a thick batch of ice that has led residents to complain about how the city has responded to the "Snowmageddon" that dumped nearly 10 inches on us last month.
Driving the news: Highs could climb above 40° on Wednesday — downright balmy compared with the wind-whipped weekend, when wind chills repeatedly made it feel well below 0°.
Case in point: The National Weather Service said yesterday's -12° wind chill in Philly was the coldest recorded since December 2022.
What it's been like: Temperatures have stayed below freezing most days recently, including nine straight days of sub-freezing temps.
Plus: Residual snow and ice have forced the city to enlist hundreds of temporary workers to help dig out streets and neighborhoods.
The bottom line: Relief is on the way, but don't stash the long johns and winter coats yet.
