New York City, New York – Winter is not done with New York. Bitter cold grips the region early this morning, and signs point to another round of wintry trouble building as the weekend approaches.
According to the National Weather Service, a Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect through mid-morning across all five boroughs. Wind chills dropped below zero overnight in parts of the city, creating dangerous conditions for anyone outdoors too long. Officials warn that exposed skin can become numb quickly, especially during the morning commute.
While today stays dry, the bigger story is what comes next. A locked-in winter pattern across the eastern United States keeps Arctic air in place through midweek. That cold sets the stage for potential snow as a new storm system tracks east late this week. Forecast guidance shows increasing signals for snow developing Saturday and possibly lingering into early next week, raising concerns for back-to-back storm weekends.
Across New York City, temperatures remain well below normal through Thursday. Sunshine returns, but warmth does not. Highs struggle to reach the lower 20s, keeping roads cold enough for snow or ice to accumulate quickly if precipitation arrives. Any weekend storm could impact major travel corridors including the Cross Bronx Expressway, FDR Drive, and Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
The broader Northeast and Mid-Atlantic also remain under an active winter setup, with multiple disturbances lining up along the jet stream. Even small shifts in storm track could bring plowable snow to the city or push heavier totals just south or north.
Residents are urged to prepare now. Limit prolonged outdoor exposure, keep vehicles winter-ready, and monitor updates closely as confidence grows on potential snowfall heading into the weekend. Additional advisories or winter alerts may be issued as the system develops.
Five Day Forecast for New York City, NY
• Today: Cold and sunny. High near 20. Dangerous wind chills early.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and frigid. High near 22.
• Thursday: Sunny, continued cold. High near 21.
• Friday: Increasing clouds. Cold. High near 19.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a chance for snow. High near the low 20s.
