New Jersey has been placed under extreme cold and high wind alerts because of an arctic front that’s expected to bring a blast of frigid air and wind gusts up to 60 mph this weekend. A high wind watch will be in effect in Atlantic,

"Very cold daytime temperatures will struggle to rise above the teens and single digits," the Weather Prediction Center said.

Winter is about to turn dangerous across the Finger Lakes and Central New York. Widespread snow will move through the region today, followed by a sharp arctic blast tonight that will send wind chills plunging well below zero.

Snow squalls are possible Friday night into Saturday morning, followed by wind gusts up to 50 mph and single-digit temperatures through the weekend for the region.

North Carolina is set to experience an Arctic blast this weekend, bringing frigid temperatures, gusty winds, and potential snow or ice.

Before a potential nor'easter impacts Massachusetts, the region will be hit with a bitter blast of freezing air.

Northwest winds are expected to reach 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph on Saturday, creating potentially dangerous conditions.

Snow showers could develop Friday night, followed by bone-chilling winds that could make it feel like -159 degrees.