A bomb cyclone winter storm is whipping up — and it’s headed for New York City, threatening even more show and colder temps this weekend. A “bomb cyclone” or bombogenesis is a weather pattern that describes intense winter storms that form — usually over the ocean — and rapidly build up deadly power. NYC is expected to see more snow and punishing wind chills this weekend as a bomb cyclone is expected to bear down on the metro area. Mercifully, however, the conditions are not expected to be as bad as the dangers Winter Storm Fern brought to the northeast last weekend. FOX Weather“Here in the City, snow can lead to slippery roads for Sunday,” Benz said.