The region is bracing for a significant winter storm, with light snow expected overnight and into Wednesday. The coldest air of the winter is forecasted to sweep in Thursday night, lasting through the weekend, bringing with it dangerous wind chills that could plummet to as low as -20 degrees in parts of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. Multiple weather alerts have been issued, marking an Impact Day due to extreme cold and snow accumulation. Residents are advised to prepare for bitter temperatures and possibly record-setting conditions. As this Arctic outbreak takes hold, a major polar vortex disruption is also anticipated, resulting in harsh winter weather across numerous states.