New York City, NY – New York wakes to biting wind, stinging cheeks, and drifting snowflakes that reduce visibility on exposed roads. Gusts whip loose debris, and untreated surfaces glaze quickly after early snow melts, raising flash-freeze concerns for drivers within minutes.
According to the National Weather Service in New York, a Wind Advisory remains in effect today with northwest winds sustained near 25 mph and gusts reaching 45 mph. An Extreme Cold Warning continues through Sunday morning as Arctic air pours in behind a fast-moving clipper. Wind chills dip as low as 28 degrees below zero across parts of the region, including the city’s outer boroughs and nearby New Jersey suburbs.
Snow tapers this morning, but even light accumulation causes problems when temperatures fall fast. Bridges, overpasses, and ramps on the Cross Bronx Expressway, FDR Drive, and I-95 cool first. Drivers should plan extra time and expect sudden slick spots by afternoon and into evening.
Tonight turns sharply colder. Temperatures fall into the single digits, and wind chills remain below zero. Frostbite can develop on exposed skin in under 30 minutes. Secure outdoor items, limit time outside, and check on vulnerable neighbors. Pet owners should bring animals indoors.
Sunday stays cold but calmer, with sunshine offering little warmth. The broader pattern shifts early next week. By Monday, highs rebound into the upper 20s with more sun. Midweek brings 30s, and a late-week thaw looks possible as warmer air nudges east. Great Lakes ice remains extensive, but a gradual melt could temper extremes heading toward the Feb. 9–13 window.
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Five-Day Weather Outlook for New York City, NY
- Today: Snow early, windy; high near 25°F
- Tonight: Partly cloudy, windy; low near 7°F
- Sunday: Sunny, very cold; high near 20°F
- Monday: Mostly sunny; high near 29°F
- Tuesday: Partly sunny; high near 34°F
