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New York set for the coldest weather in two years

You might want to stay in your apartment all week long.

Anna Rahmanan
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Anna Rahmanan
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Think you’re cold? Well, it's about to get frigid: according to meteorologists, a cold front is set to knock temperatures down significantly by early next week. In fact, experts are noting that the city has not been dealing with weather this cold in almost two years. 

Just to give you a sense of things: on Tuesday and Wednesday, lows will reach negative 2 degrees with highs in the (very low) 10s. You'll find us hiding in our apartments all week long.

The polar vortex behind the change in temperature is actually going to affect the country as a whole.

According to the New York Post, over 300 million Americans "all the lower 48 states and more than 80% of the population will see temperatures drop below freezing."

Before it gets very cold, though, New Yorkers will be treated to slightly warmer weather this weekend, with temperatures rising back up to the 40s. 

If spending time outdoors is not in the cards for you, worry not: NYC is home to a ton of indoor attractions that will make you forget all about winter. From unique exhibits to special classes, mini gold sessions, theater productions and oh-so-much more, here are the best indoor activities in NYC

Also worthy of your attention are our lists of NYC's best fireplace bars and best hot cocktails in NYC

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