New York — The cold hits hard the moment you step outside. Wind funnels down avenues, rattling scaffolding and biting exposed skin across the city before sunrise.
An Extreme Cold Warning remains in effect through early afternoon, followed by a Cold Weather Advisory lasting into Monday morning. Wind chills have dropped as low as 17 degrees below zero, creating life-threatening conditions for anyone outdoors too long.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures around Central Park hover near 4°F, but northwest winds gusting over 30 mph drive wind chills closer to -15°F. The cold extends across all five boroughs, parts of northeastern New Jersey, and southern Connecticut.
Morning travel carries added risk. Refrozen moisture leaves slick patches on bridges, ramps, and elevated roadways, including I-95, the FDR Drive, and the BQE. Subway platforms feel sharper as wind sweeps through open stations. Limit time outside, cover exposed skin, and check on neighbors who may lack heat.
Conditions improve slowly after midday as winds ease. Sunshine helps, but highs only reach the mid-teens. Tonight turns clear and calmer, allowing temperatures to fall back near 11°F by daybreak.
Monday brings relief. Sunshine returns with lighter winds and highs near 30°F, making outdoor conditions more manageable. Clouds increase Monday night, setting the stage for a transition.
By Tuesday, a weak system passes nearby. Clouds thicken, and a slight chance of snow develops late in the day, though impacts appear limited. Highs climb into the mid-30s, signaling the start of a broader warming trend.
Midweek continues that trend. Wednesday turns mostly sunny with highs near 38°F, and the longer-range outlook favors above-normal temperatures late in the week. After days of Arctic cold, February finally loosens its grip.
For now, stay bundled, limit exposure, and keep pets indoors. How brutal did the cold feel where you are this morning?
Five-Day Outlook – New York City, NY
- Today: Sunny, extreme cold, high near 16°F
- Monday: Sunny, less windy, high near 30°F
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, slight snow chance late, high near 36°F
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 38°F
- Thursday: Partly sunny, high near 35°F
