New York City, New York – New York wakes up to brittle air and stinging wind, the kind that cuts through gloves and stiffens wet pavement before sunrise. Side streets feel slick. Breath hangs in the air. This cold snap is not easing quickly, and attention is already shifting toward a more active stretch heading into the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service office in New York, a Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect this morning for the city and nearby counties, with wind chills dipping to around 6 degrees below zero before improving later today. Officials warn that brief exposure can turn dangerous fast, especially during early commutes.
Across the state, high pressure sliding south from Canada is reinforcing the chill while keeping skies mostly quiet for now. The Great Lakes are nearing 50 percent ice coverage, a signal that cold air has staying power. That setup favors lake-effect snow bands downwind from the lakes through Friday, especially in western and northern New York. Even light daytime melting could refreeze quickly after sunset, creating flash-freeze conditions on untreated roads.
Farther south, eyes are on a developing system late Friday into the weekend. Moisture lifting north could introduce snow, sleet, or an icy mix near the freezing mark. Impacts hinge on timing and temperature, but even small accumulations would snarl travel. Plan extra time if driving, especially on bridges, ramps, and I-95 corridors.
Looking ahead, longer-range signals show colder air pressing east while much warmer weather surges into the Southeast into early February, sharpening contrasts and keeping winter weather threats on the table here.
Five-Day Outlook for New York City
Today: Increasing clouds, high near 23, dangerous morning wind chills
Tonight: Partly cloudy, low near 9
Thursday: Sunny, high near 22
Friday: Sunny and cold, high near 19
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 19, snow chances increase late
