New York, New York – A renewed surge of Arctic air is expected to spill back into New York during the first full week of February, bringing subzero nights upstate, bitter wind chills, and a colder-than-normal stretch that could persist through midweek.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, temperatures across New York are favored to run well below normal from Friday through the following Thursday as high pressure of Arctic origin settles over the eastern U.S. At the same time, precipitation probabilities lean below average, signaling fewer widespread snow events despite the deep cold.
The harshest conditions are expected across the North Country, Adirondacks, and Mohawk Valley, where overnight lows could drop below zero on multiple nights. Western New York and the Southern Tier will also see sharply colder conditions, with daytime highs struggling to reach the teens. In the New York City metro and Long Island, temperatures will run well below seasonal norms, with frigid mornings, gusty winds, and wind chills dipping into the single digits.
While Arctic cold often raises snow concerns, the prevailing pattern favors dry air across much of the East Coast and Mid-Atlantic. That setup reduces the likelihood of major snowstorms, though fast-moving clippers or offshore systems could still bring brief snow or light accumulations, especially north and west of the city.
Residents are urged to prepare for prolonged cold by protecting pipes, limiting outdoor exposure, and monitoring updates if storm tracks shift. Additional advisories could be issued as conditions evolve through early February.
