A fresh wave of Arctic air will send the Northeast into a deep freeze. Author: Ryan Adamson (AccuWeather) Updated: 5:50 PM EST January 28, 2021 A fresh wave of Arctic air will send the Northeast into a deep freeze through the end of the week and produce some of the lowest temperatures of the winter so far in the region. Snow squalls and snow showers will ride in along the frigid winds that will help send temperatures to dangerously low levels. However, forecasters say that the cold air will not be quick to depart and could set the table for a potential blockbuster winter storm in the coming days.