New York State – Wet pavement is turning slick in spots this morning as temperatures hover near freezing across the city, raising the risk for black ice on bridges and untreated roads.
Drivers across New York City are navigating 33-degree air in Central Park, where calm winds and leftover moisture are combining to create patchy icy stretches. Side streets, overpasses, and elevated ramps pose the greatest concern through late morning.
According to the National Weather Service in New York, light drizzle earlier has moved out, but surface temperatures remain at or just below 32 degrees in some neighborhoods. Officials urge motorists to slow down, especially on the FDR Drive, the Cross Bronx Expressway, and spans connecting Brooklyn and Queens.
Flash freezing can happen quickly this time of year. Melted snow refreezes as temperatures dip, leaving a thin glaze that’s hard to see. Plan extra travel time and use caution on sidewalks and subway stairwells.
Skies gradually brighten through the afternoon with highs near 37 degrees. A steady west wind between 13 and 21 mph will add a brisk edge. Temperatures dip into the lower 30s tonight, then rebound into the mid-30s Thursday and upper 30s to near 40 by Saturday as Valentine’s Weekend approaches.
By early next week, signs point to a broader warm-up across the Northeast. Highs could push into the 40s and even low 50s as milder air spreads east. That thaw may bring rain chances instead of snow, a shift many commuters will welcome.
Five Day Outlook for New York City, NY:
Today: Mostly sunny, high near 37.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, low near 30.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 36.
Friday: Sunny, high near 36.
Saturday: Sunny, high near 40.
