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New York Weather Leaves Manhattan As A Frozen Hellscape (PICTURES)

New York Resembles A Frozen Hellscape Right Now
Elliot Wagland
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New York City is suffering from record-breaking low temperatures leaving Manhattan to literally freeze over. According to meteorologists, February is set to be the coldest month on record since 1950.

Parts of the Hudson River are covered with thick ice and New Yorkers are experiencing colder temperatures than those felt during last year’s Polar Vortex. David Stark, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service, said: “We are looking at temperatures in the lower 30s and maybe 2 to 4 inches of snow Saturday before it turns into rain.”

The waterways around the island of Manhattan have frozen over, forcing vessels on the Hudson and East rivers to maneuver through floating ice sheets.

These incredible photographs taken from the air show how huge layers of ice are dominating the waterways around Manhattan, and with the mercury set to dip again, it's going to be a while until New York residents and tourists will be able to put away their winter clothes.

New York is frozen right now
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Ice floes are viewed along the Hudson River in Manhattan on a frigidly cold day February 20, 2015 in New York City. (credit:Spencer Platt via Getty Images)
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New York, and much of the East Coast and Western United States is experiencing unusually cold weather with temperatures in the teens and the wind chill factor making it feel well below zero. (credit:Spencer Platt via Getty Images)
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A ferry makes its way through the ice filled East River near the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City due to the record low temperatures. (credit:Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
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With a view of Brooklyn in the background, ice surrounds the Brooklyn Bridge. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Ice floats in the water near downtown Manhattan in New York. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Ice surrounds lower Manhattan in New York as temperatures continue to drop. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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The Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges are surrounded by ice in New York. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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The Intrepid Museum is surrounded by ice in Manhattan. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Boat are surround by ice on the Hudson River in New York. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Ice build up on the shore of on the Hudson River. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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A boat makes its way through ice on the East River. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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A boat leaves a trail in the ice as it slowly makes its way through ice on the East River. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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A wide swath of the country is experiencing record-breaking temperatures while other areas are expecting more winter precipitation Tuesday. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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An aerial view of Central Park is covered in snow. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Central Park is covered in snow in Manhattan. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Central Park stands out as it's covered in snow surrounded by the towering buildings of NYC. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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A snow-covered Statue of Liberty is seen from the air. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Ice crack appears on the Hudson River. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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A boat makes its way through ice on the East River in New York. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Ice floats under the George Washington Bridge on the Hudson River. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Ice flows in New York harbour near lower Manhattan. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Ice floes are seen along the Hudson River in Manhattan. (credit:Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
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People walk by a build-up of ice in the East River near the Manhattan Bridge. (credit:Spencer Platt via Getty Images)
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A newly wed couple poses for photographers near the East River on a cold day on February 23, 2015 in New York City. (credit:Spencer Platt via Getty Images)
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Susan Tsiaras walks her dog Kookla along the snow-covered waterfront at Brooklyn Bridge Park. (credit:Carolyn Cole via Getty Images)
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Ice floes are viewed along the Hudson River in Manhattan on a frigidly cold day in February. (credit:Spencer Platt via Getty Images)
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New York City and much of the East Coast has been experiencing frigid temperatures over the past week with heavy snow and sleet accumulations. (credit:Spencer Platt via Getty Images)
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Temperatures have hovered in the teens with wind chills dropping below zero. (credit:Spencer Platt via Getty Images)
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Snow and ice covers Central Park as western United States is experiencing unusually cold weather with temperatures in the teens and the wind chill factor making it feel well below zero. (credit:Spencer Platt via Getty Images)
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Tourists try to stay warm on the Staten Island Ferry as it leaves Manhattan. (credit:Spencer Platt via Getty Images)
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