The dreaded polar vortex will rear its frigid head this year despite previous predictions to the contrary, an expert Michigan forecaster said Thursday, just as New York City officials warned Gothamites to brace for the first snow of the season. Michigan meteorologist Mark Torregrossa revealed his predictions on Mlive.com, where he writes 'the polar vortex is already dropping farther south than normal.' His report goes head to head with one out of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration just last month, which suggested this year's cold months simply won't be as historically bone-chilling as last winter. Scroll down for video
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A Michigan weather expert predicts the dreaded arctic phenomenon could be a common sight in the States this winter
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The Midwestern U.S. will experienced temps 10F below average in the coming days
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The prediction comes despite previous NOAA forecasts to the contrary and just as New York City is bracing for half-inch snowfall Thursday
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These would be the first flurries of the season in winter weary and it's only November
Sign of things to come: @placeholder, still shell-shocked from last year's record chills, already had snow on the way Friday.