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Wind chill warnings and advisories have been issued for much of the tri-state area Wednesday night into Thursday ahead as the polar vortex delivers a powerful snow squall and arctic blast that sent temperatures into the teens, though it will feel like well below zero. Wednesday started off bright, brisk and blustery, but the approaching arctic air mass that brought record-breaking cold across the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes capped daytime highs in the mid-to-upper 20s at best. Rapidly strengthening winds out of the west made it feel more like it was in the 10s. More clouds followed by a quick burst of snow generated by the arctic front will swing through Wednesday afternoon, which could temporarily impact those traveling at that time. Snow squalls along with powerful winds capable of gusting over 50 mph could rapidly reduce visibility on the roads, and could lead to slippery surfaces in spots during the evening commute, Storm Team 4 says. Anchor Stefan Holt also reports the tragic...

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