Masked Hamas fighters carrying rifles returned to the streets of Gaza after a ceasefire came into effect on Sunday, declaring “victory” as they drove through rubble-strewn streets. Extremely cold temperatures are included in the winter weather forecast.

While we aren’t expected to shatter any records with regard to cold temperatures in the coming few days, the coldest arctic airmass to impact the Buffalo-Niagara region in years is here and will tighten its grip through midweek.

The polar plunge of cold air is going to bring not just frigid temperatures but plenty of snow. Meteorologist Rhythm Reet from The Weather Network breaks down the details.